Little Caesars

3961 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Little Caesars, the earliest from 2024. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

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

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Little Caesars trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed washing one hand only; for less than ten seconds; then went to handle cooked pizzas and clean equipment. Employee was asked to properly wash hands. Ensure that employees are properly washing hands and exposed arms

2-301.12

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

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUITVE VIOLATION* Prepped pizza on speed rack without a set discard time. The PIC stated that the pizza were recently made a provided a discard time. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies

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

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Large pitcher stored in the rear hand wash sink. Employee removed the pitcher from the sink. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *FOURTH 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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The floor drain in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Apr 9, 2025

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: Prepped pizzas on speed rack without set discard times. The PIC stated that the pizzas were made about thirty minutes prior and provided discard times. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies

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

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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The floor drain in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor drains in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and food items present. There is soil residue buildup under the three compartment sink and under equipment along the wall areas. Manager stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three 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 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 five 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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