Little Caesars

432 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Little Caesars has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time as a public health control”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Goodyear average 98, so Little Caesars trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: -- Observed heavy accumulation of dried tomato sauce on racks used to store pizza. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies as needed to prevent heavy accumulation of food debris on food contact surfaces and equipment

4-602.11(E)

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: -- Insect control device observed installed directly above pizza dough machine. No visible contamination observed. Reviewed MCESD requirements for insect devices with the person in charge: devices used to electrocute, stun, or trap flying insects shall be designed to retain them within the device and must be installed so they are not located over food preparation, food contact, or warewashing areas to prevent contamination. Relocate device to an approved area prior to the next routine inspection

6-202.13

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Pepperoni and cheese pizzas on 3 speedracks near prep cooler found with internal temperatures of 54-70*F. The pizzas were using time as a control. No timers were set or logged upon inspector's arrival. One rack was full while the other two had about half a zone filled each. PIC stated the first pizza was placed into the first zone at 9:30 AM today and will discard the pizzas at 1:30 PM today if they are not used/sold by then. TCS food items using time as a control must be logged when they are placed out (digital timers, if timers are not functional, paper log may be used). ***2nd consecutive violation***

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

May 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No timers set on any of the zones of 3 separate speed racks with 2 racks full of pizzas and the last one half full. PIC stated all the pizzas were made today at some time after opening (10:30 AM). The pizzas will be marked for discard at 2:30 PM. Please set timers or use other means to log the exact time TCS food items are entered into using time as a control. TCS food items using time as a control must have their time tracked via timers once the first pizza enters a "zone" on the speed rack. The pizzas must be discarded or served within 4 hours per establishment's policy

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

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

Inspector notes: Bottle of disinfecting wipes storage above pizza boxing station. PIC moved the bottle to a bottom shelf where it was not above anything. Please do not store chemicals above food, food contact equipment, and/or food preparation areas

7-201.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels or other hand drying provision available at hand wash station nearest entrance and in restroom. PIC stated they were unable to open the paper towel dispensers which is why they were not refilled. Inspector clarified the paper towels only need to be availalbe near the hand wash station and had PIC place paper towel rolls near the hand wash stations

6-301.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Rubber coved base below hand wash station near dough mixing area is separating from the wall and allowing food debris and water to accumulate behind it. Please clean and repair this area

6-201.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services

2-102.12(A)

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Apr 6, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Goodyear?

Little Caesars most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Goodyear average of 98.

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Caesars means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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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