Inspection Report
Little Caesars
2434 E BASELINE RD PHOENIX AZ 85042
FD-09423
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
10/17/2023
C
0
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.
-- There was no handwashing cleanser available at the toilet room handwashing sink. Per person in charge (PIC), the establishment is out of refills for the soap dispenser. Detergent solution from the warewashing sink was placed at this handwashing sink for use until the soap dispensers are received.
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Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision.
-- There were no paper towels available at the back handwashing sink. Towels were placed at this sink.
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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 24
Repeat Violation
Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records
Comments:
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation.
-- The discard timers were not set on a rack of unbaked pizzas being held using time as a public health control.
The timers were set.
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Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Violation #: 48
Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips
Comments:
Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
-- The warewashing sink, the faucet for this sink and the dispensing hose for detergent have a buildup of grease and food debris adhering. Clean.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 49
Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean
Comments:
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
-- Back (non-food contact) sides of pans used to hold dough have a heavy buildup of old food residues. Clean
-- Racks used to hold pizza pans and unbaked pizzas have a buildup of old food residues.
Clean.
** The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
-- There is a buildup of soil on the floor in various areas of the establishment, especially near the walls and under equipment. Clean.
** PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
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No County legal action will result from this inspection.
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
The inspection report was emailed and receipt verified.
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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,Signer: Jose Acevedo
"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 |
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| 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.