Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars

Business Address
347 E SOUTHERN AVE MESA AZ 85210

Permit Number
FD-20328

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
10/26/2023

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. ===Observed back of house hand sink completely obstructed by large pitcher filled with water. Notified employee to move pitcher from hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Maintained so accessible at all times. Not used for other purposes than handwashing. 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.

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. ===Establishment is using time as control for prepared pizzas on pizza zones. At time of inspection establishment is using Five speed racks with 15 zones in use with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge(PIC); per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. Directed PIC to apply the appropriate times. ===========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. 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. 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.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Violation #: 49

Repeat Violation

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed large amounts of black and orange organic matter around main ovens sides. Breadstick racks; dough area racks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed heavy black organic matter throughout the establishment borders; floors around pizza staging area. Ceiling tiles around oven caked with orange organic matter. Wall by prep area caked with yellow and white organic matter. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === The floors and coverings have spoilage buildup. Physical facilities are dirty.

****Correct prior to next routine inspection**** 3rdConsecutive Violation****

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. ====Observed several floor white tiles destroyed underneath Mike Machine; and main ovens; and prep station. Cove base missing around corners and wall in dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====There are cracks, gaps, or holes in the floor, which make it difficult to clean. Walls, ceilings, attached equipment in disrepair.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
4 Core Violations noted on this inspection.
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager====A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate
are needed during open hours of operation. 2nd Consecutive Repeat. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection.

A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority Foundation violation # [22 ], [3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3),], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.
Reviewed and discussed: food contact cleaning procedures. Integrated Pest Management Control
Recommend: Licensed Pest Control Services (Flies treatment).
Inspection Report was emailed to the establishment.

An audit of food handler certificates resulted in 22/22.

The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to
permittees in the coming months. 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)
Note: 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: Not Participating,Signer: Ashley Mandell

"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.