Inspection Report
Little Caesars
3544 W GLENDALE AVE PHOENIX AZ 85051
FD-01312
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
4/30/2024
Not Participating
3
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 1
Repeat Violation
Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties
Comments:
Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge
Person in charge failed to produce food manager certification, food handler cards of employees, and correctly answer questions regarding when to wash, cold holding temperatures, food borne illnesses, and time as a control. A food manager must be present at all times, all employees handling food must have a food handlers card, and person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention. District manager stated food manager certification is scheduled for staff soon. District manager to follow up with
inspector with documentation. Department to follow up at next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
Repeat Violations: 2nd
Violation #: 8
Repeat Violation
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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 employee handle trash, then handle clean utensils, without washing hands. Observed another employee adjust pants, wipe hands on apron, wipe face, and begin applying gloves to make pizzas without washing hands. Hands should be washed after handling trash and touching face, body, or clothes if preparing to handle clean utensils or food. Employee placed utensil in 3-compartment sink for washing and began handling trash. Other employee washed hands and placed new gloves before returning to station. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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.
No hand soap available at hand sink near register. Paper towels inaccessible in restroom. All hand sinks must have soap and a proper way to dry hands readily available at all times. Person in charge placed soap and paper towels at stations.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 17
Description: Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe Food
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11, P: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Open boxes of pizza intended for discard on 4/29, stored on top of flour intended for use of dough making for customer pizzas. All food that is intended to be discarded should be removed from premises and not stored with other food items intended for customers. Employee removed food and discarded.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 22
Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Pepperoni in make table with an internal temperature of 48*F. Person in charge could not determine when food was placed in unit. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge discarded.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Comments/Details
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation on this inspection
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Walk-in refrigerator door, storage of personal food, cleaning frequency of prep areas and can opener, back door
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed and received by Connie Jaime.
On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need 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 at the below website.
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181
Award: Not Participating,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Connie Jaime
"A" for Food Safety
Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.
How does it work?
The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.
How can I determine the grade?
The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.
Definitions
- Priority Violation
- Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
- Priority Foundation Violation
- Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
- Core Violation
- Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
- Cutting Edge Program
- All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
| Violation Category | Grade A | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade B | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade C | Grade D | Grade D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | more than 2 | more than 3 |
| Priority Foundation | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | more than 3 | more than 0 |
Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.