Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars

Business Address
2434 E BASELINE RD PHOENIX AZ 85042

Permit Number
FD-09423

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
6/3/2026

Grade
C

Priority Violation
2

Inspection Status
Re-inspection required

Violations

Violation #: 2

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: ***3rd Repeat Violation*** Observed no certified food protection manager onsite. 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.

Violation #: 16

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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: Establishment uses quaternary ammonium sanitizer to sanitize their dishware. Tested the sanitizer concentration in the 3rd basin labeled sanitizer. Observed 0 ppm of quaternary ammonium on the test strip. PIC discarded the sanitizer water and refilled the 3rd basin from the automatic dispenser. Noticed that sanitizer is not being pulled from the bag. Tested sanitizer levels again and observed 0 ppm. Had PIC hand dose the sanitizer. Establishment has no sanitizer test strips to test the concentration. Inspector used their own test strips to check the sanitizer level which then read between 150 - 200ppm. Discussed resanitizing any dishware that has already been washed and sanitized today. Discussed repairing/replacing the chemical dispenser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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 no test strips available for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Inspector provided test strips to the PIC in order to effectively test their sanitizer. Provide test strips prior to reinspection on 6/11/2026. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines

Addl Notes: Observed a mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB feeding directly to a chemical dispenser. PIC disconnected the hose at the time of inspection. Discussed providing a dedicated water line for the chemical dispenser. Mop sinks with an integrated AVB may not be connected directly to a dispenser. Also discussed removing the faucet filler near the 3-compartment sink, and switch to using bottled water or a water cooler. Current set-up is not approved due to the design. Since the water filler is not permanently attached to the wall this could provide a backflow issue. Hose also sits on top of the 3-compartment sink drain board. The length of the hose is also too long to where it can fall on the ground and create a food safety concern. Discontinue use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details

No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed caulking gaps in the restroom and kitchen with PIC. Discussed 3-compartment sink drain plug requirements. Report emailed.

"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.