Little Caesars

3555 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Little Caesars, the earliest from 2024. Little Caesars was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up four times.

Little Caesars' latest score of 86 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee with long fingernail and visible soil under the fingernails (subungal space) observed preparing a pizza. Advised employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Employee properly washed hands and put on clean gloves. Discussed glove exemption requirements and examples of when employee must wear gloves. Advised PIC to discuss fingernail length and hand hygiene with team members
2-302.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
6-201.13
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee adjusted face mask multiple times, then went to handle/cut cooked pizzas and handle clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands
2-301.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. 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 and kept at the establishment for all inspections
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: During inspection, observed uncooked pizza in zone 3 of metal rack at room temperature without times. The person in charge stated the pizzas had been in that zone for 30 minutes or less. The PIC stated the digital timers to monitor pizza under time as a control currently do not have batteries. The PIC began writing the pizza times with a sharpie at the time of inspection until the digital timers have batteries
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The person in charge (PIC) did not have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate at the time of inspection. Per Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
86

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 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 Phoenix?

Little Caesars most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.