Little Caesars
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Caesars six times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwashing sinks, installation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Little Caesars on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
5-202.12(A)
90
Dec 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
5-202.12(A)
90
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of the orange pro chemical hanging from the top shelf of the prep area above the pizza cutting prep table. Person in charge (PIC) moved the spray bottle to the correct storage area. Discussed storing chemicals in a place away from food, equipment, utensils etc. to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive
7-201.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
5-202.12(A)
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of the orange pro chemical hanging from the top shelf of the prep area in-between the hot holding cabinets. The chemical observed to be directly over clean sheet pans, a cheese shaker, wing sauce etc. PIC moved the spray bottle to the correct storage area. Discussed storing chemicals in a place away from food, equipment, utensils etc. to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and liquid on several plastic containers that are used to store TCS pizza toppings such as cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, stored as clean on the rack near the walk-in cooler. PIC placed the containers at the 3-compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed soil accumulation on the floor and walls in the dough prep area and the 3-compartment sink area. Discussed doing a deep cleaning and cleaning more often. Frequent cleaning of surfaces in the kitchen will limit pest harborage conditions and pathogen growth
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible
2-102.12(A)
70
Sep 16, 2024
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: Observed several prepped pepperoni and cheese pizzas on zone racks stored at room temperature near the make-table. The timers were not activated when the pizzas were prepped and placed onto rack. The timers showed "000". According to person in charge (PIC), the pizzas were placed onto rack within the previous hour before inspection and will be held or discarded in 30 minutes max. PIC will bake pizzas or discard the uncooked pizzas within one hour of inspection. Discussed starting the timer when pizzas are put onto the rack to ensure that they are not held out of refrigeration for too long
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks, installation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Mesa?
Little Caesars most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.
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.
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