Inspection Report

Business Name
Little Caesars

Business Address
13760 W CAMELBACK RD LITCHFIELD PARK AZ 85340

Permit Number
FD-53956

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
CI Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
5/19/2025

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 2

Repeat Violation

Description: Certified Food Protection Manager

Comments:

No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to schedule exam soon. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

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: 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.

Violation #: 6

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

Comments:

Observed employee chewing gum while prepping pizzas. Person in charge had employee remove themselves from area while chewing gum.

2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.

Violation #: 8

Description: Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Comments:

Observed gloved employee, touch ponytail, touch face, and proceed to prepare pizzas. Person in charge had employee remove gloves and wash hands before returning to station.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

Violation #: 24

Description: Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

Comments:

Observed speed racks of pepperoni pizzas without time documenting removal from temperature control or discard times. Person in charge stated foods were prepared within 30min of inspection. Person in charge stated timer on rack was broken and placed sticker documenting time for discard.

3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Timer on speed rack used to monitor time control for unbaked pizzas unable to generate time. Person in charge stated a workorder was created and will be replaced in 2 days. Staff to use other speed racks with working timer. Person in charge placed out of order sign on timer.

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Observed leak at handwash sink near computer desk with leak at plumbing under sink. Wastewater being caught with bucket ant is disposed of at mop sink. Person in charge stated a work order was created and maintenance will be onsite to repair in 2 days.

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.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of cleaning solutions, maintenance to sanitizer dispenser, hair restraints

"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.