Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars
Business Address
933 N 16TH ST PHOENIX AZ 85006
Permit Number
FD-23070
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
7/30/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

No person on duty able to present food manager certification at time of

inspection. Person in charge stated area manager is working on scheduling a date for employees and was able to

correctly answer questions regarding handwashing, cold holding, and time as a control. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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

Violation #: 48

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

Comments:

Quaternanry sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink unable to produce a strength of 150-400ppm. Manager to place a work order and instruct employees to manulally prepare solution until unit can properly dispense a strength of 150-400ppm.

4-204.118 - Core: Warewashing Machines, Flow Pressure Device Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Observed hot water knob at hand sink near desk unable to turn off stream of water without turning off valve. Person in charge to place work order and have completed by next routine inspection. Hot water must be readily available at hand sinks.

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Missing caulking at hand sink near desk.

Person in charge stated they will place a work order to have repaired. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of personal items, cleaning frequency of can opener

"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.