Little Caesars
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
78
Score
Public records show three inspections at Little Caesars stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.
Little Caesars' latest score of 78 falls below the Goodyear average of 98. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying provision available at any hand wash station. PIC stated they ran out of paper towels and will not have another order for a few days. Single-use fabric towels were available and were supplied to each hand wash station
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No proof of 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. ***5th consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Cleanout cover missing below 3 compartment sink. Spacing around pipes in mop sink area expose inner wall
6-201.13
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
Inspector notes: Personal beverages stored on top shelf of lower portion of prep cooler above sealed bags of cheese. Personal items, such as empty beverage cans, along with establishment refuse being discarded into a cardboard box above prep station. Please store and discard personal items in an area that helps prevent possible contamination of food items. ***6th consecutive violation***
6-403.11
78
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two and a half full racks of pizzas using time as a control with no timers set. The pizzas had internal temperatures of 57-66*F. PIC stated the first pizzas were made around 10:30 AM today and marked them to be discarded at 2:30 PM today. Please ensure timers are set as per Little Caesar time as a control 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 stored above pizza boxing station. Bottle of Equipment Cleaner tipped over on sanitizer-side drain board of 3 compartment sink, the lid was on the bottle and no chemical appeared to have spilled out. PIC moved these chemical items to proper storage area to minimize potential contamination of food, food prep areas, and food contact equipment (disinfectant wipe bottle was discarded). ***2nd consecutive violation***
7-201.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No proof of Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. While Priority violations were observed during the inspection. PIC was able to answer basic food safety questions. However, no CFPM certificate was provided or available during the 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 ttps://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services. ***4th consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Plumbing cleanout covers missing and exposing inner wall below 3 compartment sink and hand wash station nearest front entrance
6-201.13
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Personal beverage items stored above pans in pan storage area. Personal bottles of water stored above pizza boxing station. PIC moved the personal items to a bottom shelf. Please store personal items in designated area that minimizes potential contamination of food, food prep areas, or food contact equipment. ***5th consecutive violation***
6-403.11
64
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizza cutters observed in use during inspection at 2:45 PM. Later during the inspection, PIC stated the pizza cutters had not been swapped out or fully washed, rinsed, and sanitized today while the first order was completed at 10:34 AM today. PIC swapped the pizza cutters for clean ones. Please ensure utensils or food contact equipment (that aren't temperature controlled themselves) that comes in contact with TCS food items are swapped out or fully washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every 4 hours
4-602.11(A-D)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of disinfectant wipes stored above pizza boxing station. PIC moved the wipes to the chemical storage area. Opened "liquid cleaner" chemical bottle stored on drain board to the sanitizer basin. The liquid cleaner bottle states it is not a sanitizer, possibly corrosive to metals, should be diluted before going into sanitary sewer, and may create Chlorine gas if mixed with ammonia or acids. PIC moved the bottle to the chemical storage rack. Please store chemicals in areas that minimize the possibility of contamination of food, food contact equipment, or food preparation areas
7-201.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying provision available at hand wash station nearest 3 compartment sink. PIC provided paper towels to the station. Please ensure hand drying provisions are available at each hand wash station while establishment is in operation
6-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No proof of Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. While Priority violations were observed during the inspection. PIC was able to answer basic food safety questions. However, no CFPM certificate was provided or available during the 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 ttps://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services. ***3rd consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
Inspector notes: Personal beverage stored above pizza boxing station and another on top of bags of flour. PIC moved the bottles to designated personal item storage. Discussed best areas for personal item storage. ***4th consecutive violation***
6-403.11
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Goodyear?
Little Caesars most recently scored 78 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 four 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.
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