Little Caesars

401 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Little Caesars has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time as a public health control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Chandler facility scores 95, putting Little Caesars on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple prepped pizzas on two speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC was unsure of when the pizzas were made and discarded-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer stored directly on/over the pizza make line. PIC relocated the sanitizer. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items

7-201.11

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

Inspector notes: Multiple employee personal items stored directly on and over the open make line, drink items, and pizza sauce in the storage area. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions

6-501.110

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed one rack with one zone with cheese pizza and one rack with one zone with pepperoni pizza with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC replaced batteries and started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: 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

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed 2 full racks and 3 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: 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

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed on top counter of the main make line a chemical spray bottle with liquid chemical inside with no chemical name. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC spray bottle contained Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. Directed PIC to clearly label Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd

7-102.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Little Caesars most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Caesars means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Little Caesars inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars is inspected around three times per year on average.

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