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Little Caesars

A

2820 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85286

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81134

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

91
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 21, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jan 2, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 21, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jan 21, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink next to the make line. PIC stated that the store ran out of paper towels and provided napkins to dry hands. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Orange chemical item stored on/over the make line over open food items. PIC relocated the chemical item. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

2025

Jun 20, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking with person in charge

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===3RD CONSECUTIVE

Jan 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date-marking with person in charge.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ===2nd Consecutive

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB and a "sidekick" attached supplying water to a chemical dispenser. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-201.11 - Priority: Approved-Materials Predefined Comment: PIC removed "sidekick" attachment and shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. ===2nd Consecutive

2024

Aug 28, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed mop sink handout.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed 1 full rack of pepperoni pizzas and 1 rack with zone 1 of cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB and a "sidekick" attached supplying water to a chemical dispenser. Discussed with the person in charge (PIC) that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-201.11 - Priority: Approved-Materials Predefined Comment: PIC removed "sidekick" attachment and shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

Apr 3, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Vincent C

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. >>>Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink. Notified person in charge and they stocked the dispenser at the time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge - making sure all handwashing sinks are stocked with paper towels or some kind of hand drying provision. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Jul 21, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures.Recommend: deep cleaning pizza racks; pizza cutting stations. Emailed out copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Frank Rodriguez

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →