Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars

Business Address
7919 E THOMAS RD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251

Permit Number
FD-09101

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
9/2/2025

Grade
B

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 1

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

Comments:

2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Addl Notes: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties. Audit of employee food handler certificates in the establishment was conducted due to repeat priority foundation violation #24; 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3). Audit resulted in 0 out of 8 employee food handler certificates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

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 Addl Notes: At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager was present. During open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed.====2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed main can opener with build up of black organic matter. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will direct employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize can opener. ===Clean to look and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 24

Repeat Violation

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

Comments:

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. Addl Notes: Establishment has time as control policy for prepared pizzas on racks. Observed during inspection that cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas were filled on one racks in 3 separate zones with no timer starter. All areas were full. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC started all timers. Per PIC all pizzas were recently prepared. ===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. 3rd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed and discussed on previous inspections the need to replace missing drain grate/basket below three compartment sink. At time of inspection drain is still missing drain grate/basket. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Missing floor drain grate.

Violation #: 53

Description: Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean

Comments:

6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed Addl Notes: Observed on previous inspections that restroom door is not self closing. Again during inspection restroom door is not able to self close properly. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed bare concrete flooring throughout the main walk in unit; cracked concrete; cracked floor tiles parts all around the main grease trap unit. 4 Ceiling tiles falling apart from ceiling. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). == Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 3rd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures.
Of note: Freezer unit is not operating properly. Should disconnect power.
Re-inspection Friday September 12.

"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.
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.