Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars
Business Address
4340 W Mcdowell RD Phoenix AZ 85035
Permit Number
FD-04182
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
10/10/2023
Grade
C
Priority Violation
2
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 1

Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties

Comments:

Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

Upon start of inspection, assistant manager could not produce food manager certification and failed to properly document time for prepared pizzas and discard food that was past 4 hours removed from temperature control. A person with a food manager certification must be present at all times. Manager stated food manager certification will be obtained soon. Manager to follow up with inspector with documentation. Reinspection to occur by 11/13/2023.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 24

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.

Observed rolling rack of pizzas in zone three, with a timer noted over 215 minutes. Person in charge (PIC) stated pizzas were prepared at 8am and will be cooked soon. PIC reset timer, and left pizzas on rack past 12pm. All foods shall be marked, identified, or logged with the time that it was removed from temperature control and discarded or heated to 165*F within 4 hours. Embargoed. Discussed portion control and time as a control policy

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law

Observed plumbing underneath handwash sink at front desk, unable to properly dispose of water when water is running from faucet. Waste water when handwashing is being caught by large bucket. Plumbing for waste water must be in good repair and able properly dispose of water. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite today to repair plumbing. Reinspection to occur by 10/11/2023.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Comments/Details

Reinspection to occur by 10/11/2023 for plumbing to handwash sink.

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: disposal of waste water in mop sink, storage of water dispenser for dough, when to wash, storage of personal items
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed.

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: C,Embargo Lbs: 18,Signer: David Ortiz

"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.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.