Little Caesars
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Little Caesars, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in El Mirage average 98, so Little Caesars trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Two containers of disinfectant wipes stored on top of the pizza prep cooler. Chemical storage area also had open box and other closed boxes of gloves used for food handling. PIC moved the chemicals and stored them in an area and manner that would mitigate potential contamination of food, food contact equipment, and food storage or preparation areas
7-201.11
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 unit is in operation prior to next routine inspection. PIC was able to prove knowledge of basic food handling practices. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Door sweep at back door missing, damaged, or not installed properly as light is visible coming through lower edge of door when closed. Please repair as to prevent possible access to small pests
6-202.15
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: No splash guard on left side of rear hand wash station where clean pans are stored on a nearby rack about 1 foot or less away. Please install splash guard to help mitigate possible contamination of clean equipment from hand wash station splash
3-307.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Wall faucet to the left of rear hand wash station is slowly dripping. Please repair
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Caulking missing from top edge junction of hand wash station at front of store. Covers missing, moved, or damaged at area below rear hand wash station and behind upright freezer. Rubber coved base along walk-in cooler's outer East side is damaged in various areas
6-201.13
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed there to be no hand drying paper towels at the handwashing sink in the restroom. PIC supplied paper towels at time of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing
6-301.12
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three racks (each with 3 zones) of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that the pizzas were made less than an hour prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control. Adjusted time stamps were set
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
78
Apr 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 zones of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 zones of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. PIC stated that the Infrared thermometer was the only temperature measuring device available. Explained that infrared thermometers are only good for measuring surface temperatures. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. A re-inspection is scheduled for 04/29/2025
4-302.12
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
78
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
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: Observed 4 zones of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No proof of a certified food protection manager at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Small gap/opening underneath the rear entrance doorway. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip underneath prior to next routine inspection
6-202.15
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in El Mirage?
Little Caesars most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the El Mirage average of 98.
Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around six 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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