Inspection Report
Little Caesars
933 N 16TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85006
FD-23070
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Food Routine Inspection
1/9/2024
C
1
Completed
Violations
Violation #: 1
Description: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties
Comments:
01C-Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Upon start of inspection, manager could not produce food manager certification and failed to have completed, pre baked pizzas on rack with timers on. A food manager must be present at all times. Area manager stated food manager certification is scheduled for staff soon. Area manager to follow up with inspector with documentation within 90 days.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 8
Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed
Comments:
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure. 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.
Observed staff touch nose, handle dirty napkins, and wash hands for 5 seconds before preparing to make pizzas. Observed another staff member arrive on site for the start of his shift, and not properly wash hands before preparing to make pizzas. While making pizzas, observed staff touch beard guard and phone before continuing pizza preparation. Instructed employees stop their tasks, educated them on proper hand washing, and had them rewash hands for 20 seconds with soap before returning to food prep.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 10
Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible
Comments:
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Observed staff making dough use hand wash sink for water for dough and to store water pitcher. This causes staff with dirty hands to remove pitcher from sink prior to washing hands. Hand wash sink should not be obstructed, be readily available, and should only be used for hand washing. Employee removed pitcher and placed in 3-compartment sink for washing. Area manager stated work order is in place and will be repaired by 1/10/2024. Re-inspection to occur by 1/11/2023.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Violation #: 24
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. 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.
Observed unbaked pizzas stacked on make table without any stickers or timers identifying time food was removed from temperature control. Person in charge stated pizzas were made within 1 hour of inspection. Establishment must use effective mechanisms (labels, stickers, timers) for indicating the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the 4 or 6-hour discard time. Staff placed food on rack and started timer.
Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Violation #: 39
Description: Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and Display
Comments:
Core-3-305.14, C: Food Preparation
Observed food items (dough, oil, yeast water) stored on counter and shelving without lids or covers for over 20 min. Person in charge stated they were in between tasks. All foods should be protected from elements during storage and in between tasks.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 55
Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
Comments:
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Water dispenser for dough, and oil dispenser out of order, causing improper use of hand sink and oil dispenser. All equipment should be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order and have repaired soon.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Violation #: 56
Description: Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas Used
Comments:
Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
No area designated for employee drinks, observed closed drinks in walk-in on food containers, and on shelving above dry food storage. An area must be designated and labeled for employee accommodations.
Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Comments/Details
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 1 Priority and 3 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of walls, building maintenance
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed.
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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Aaron Guzman
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.