Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars
Business Address
1810 W SOUTHERN AVE PHOENIX AZ 85041
Permit Number
FD-10931
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/9/2026
Grade
B
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

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: ****Fourth Consecutive Violation **** The person in charge did not have a Food Service Manager Certification. A person in charge with a valid Food Service Manager Certification must be present at all hours of the operation. This is Fourth repeated violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 6

Repeat Violation

Description: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

Comments:

2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Addl Notes: ****Second Consecutive Violation*** Observed various open sports drink with a screw top lid on a shelf in the walk-in. Also observed open drinks stored in back area above food and storage items. Notified Person In Charge (PIC) Also observed cell phone on top of pizza main make line. No eating is to occur in the preparation and service areas. Only drinks with a lid and straw placed away from potential food and food contact contamination are permitted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Addl Notes: At time of inspection observed no paper towels at hand sink to left of computer station. Also observed red bull can inside hand sink. Reminder Hand sinks are to be used for hand washing only. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC restocked hand sink with paper towels.==Hand sinks at all times need to be stocked with paper towels or other hand drying provision. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Of note: Establishment has work orders to repair paper towel dispensar at hand sink in back area. Work order to adjust hot water pressure at restroom hand sink.
Reviewed and discussed: time as control policy and procedures at speed racks with pizza zones. Usage of hand sinks.
Recommend: replacing missing light bulbs inside main hood system. Deep clean main oven unit.

"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.