Little Caesars

1810 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Little Caesars has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Little Caesars on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Orange Pro chemical item stored on a shelf directly over pizza cutters and pizza boxes at the cut station area.PIC relocated the chemical item.Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items

7-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *THIRD 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)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: There is a hole about a quarter size at the back door. Ensure that openings to the outside are protected. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: There are multiple missing ceiling tiles in the prep and storage area next to the hot water heater. Ensure that the ceiling is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wings reheated to 73-112F. PIC instructed the employee to place the wings back into the oven to properly reheat the wings. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods that have been commercially processed and packaged is reheated to 135°F

3-403.11

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee at the make line area prepping pizzas answered a phone call and proceeded to put prepped pizzas into the oven while handling their personal phone. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks

2-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 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)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open employee drinks stored on the make line and over the prep table across from the make line next to/over open food used within the establishment. Manager removed the drinks. Ensure that employees eat and drink in designated areas away from open establishment items

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Mar 17, 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 three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

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

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.

How often is Little Caesars inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars is inspected around three times per year on average.

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