Little Caesars

2110 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Little Caesars stretching back to 2024. Little Caesars was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Little Caesars' latest score of 74 falls below the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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 zone 1 on one speed rack with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared and placed in the rack approximately 20 minutes prior to inspection. PIC started timer for zone one 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed two chemical spray bottles containing a clear liquid without any identifying labels on the spray bottles. Per PIC, the chemical spray bottles contain quaternary sanitizer. PIC labeled the bottles at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical

7-102.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment sink drain missing dome grate/cover

5-205.15(B)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 27, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 3 violations

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 1 full rack and 3 zones and another rack with zone 1 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

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

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing caulk around hand sinks and three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

4-402.11

Aug 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB with a “sidekick” attached to chemical dispenser. PIC will remove shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker

5-202.11(A)

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

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

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

4-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Little Caesars most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.

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