Little Caesars

7435 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Little Caesars five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 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 pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

Little Caesars' latest score of 64 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed multiple containers of disinfectant wipes being stored above gloves used for food prep on shelf in restroom. No visible contamination observed. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-201.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Time as a public health control timers not being used for multiple racks of cheese and pepperoni pizzas out at room temperature at the time of inspection. The person in charge stated the pizzas were prepared approximately 1 hour prior to the inspection. Requested that the PIC properly time stamp all TCS foods being held under time as a control at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: -- No certified food protection manager on site at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -- Time as a public health control (TPHC) timer for 4 of 4 pizza speed racks appeared to be non-functional when the PIC tried using them at the time of inspection. Speed racks were actively being used to hold pizzas at room temperature, and employees must manually document time as a public health control. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: -- Pipe for hand sink near bathroom/pizza dough prep area leaks significantly when running. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: -- No closed trash bin available for use in women's restroom. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection
5-501.17
64
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak on drain line for hand wash station in rear of facility. Leak is held with a towel and drips into a bucket below. Please repair
5-205.15(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Small holes in wall in mop sink area. Caulking at wall/basin junction of mop sink is missing in back-right corner. Caulking on top edge of restroom hand sink is beginning to crack. Grout missing from top edge of coved base tiles back-left corner of 3 compartment sink area. Corner panel at back door's right side is damaged and separating from the wall
6-201.13
86
Aug 6, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A chemical dispenser was connected to the mop sink faucet below the air vacuum breaker via a wasting-tee device. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW. Installing a “side-kick”, similar downstream shut-off device, or obstruction places back pressure on the AVB. Since the atmospheric vacuum breakers could be kept on under constant pressure at all times, they will fail under such installations. Chemical dispensers that are connected to a faucet with a pressure bleeding device on the faucet outlet, this includes devices referred to as a wasting tee, flow-through device, or otherwise known as a “sidekick” device are considered obstructions and are not approved by the Department, as they are prone to fouling/plugging failure under typical water and operating conditions found within Maricopa County. There is now a potential cross connection hazard. The device was disconnected from the faucet as a temporary correction. ***2nd consecutive violation***
5-202.11(A)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Spacing around piping exposing inner walls observed below hand wash station in rear of facility, below 3 compartment sink, and on wall near restroom door. Coved base tiles are damaged on corners near mop sink area. Small holes in FRP wall at mop sink need to be filled in
6-201.13
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A chemical dispenser was connected to the mop sink faucet below the air vacuum breaker via a wasting-tee device. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW. Installing a “side-kick”, similar downstream shut-off device, or obstruction places back pressure on the AVB. Since the atmospheric vacuum breakers could be kept on under constant pressure at all times, they will fail under such installations. Chemical dispensers that are connected to a faucet with a pressure bleeding device on the faucet outlet, this includes devices referred to as a wasting tee, flow-through device, or otherwise known as a “sidekick” device are considered obstructions and are not approved by the Department, as they are prone to fouling/plugging failure under typical water and operating conditions found within Maricopa County. There is now a potential cross connection hazard. The device was disconnected from the faucet as a temporary correction
5-202.11(A)
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee cellphone resting on the counter at the pizza cutting area. The cellphone was moved. Advised the person in charge that cellphones and other employee possessions shall be stored in a designated area where they cannot contaminate food or utensils. Suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions. Personal belongings can contaminate food, food equipment, and food preparation surfaces and consequently must be stored in properly designated areas
6-501.110
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Feb 23, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Little Caesars most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.

How often is Little Caesars inspected?

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