Little Caesars

933 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Little Caesars stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

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

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Upon arrival, PIC mentioned that the establishment has a clogged pipe at the 3 compartment sink and that they have a temporary ware-washing set-up; 3 buckets with a wash, rinse, and sanitizing solution. The quat solution in the temporary ware washing set-up was observed above 400ppm. Quat sanitizer solution in Sani-buckets also observe above 400ppm. Per PIC, both sanitizer solutions were made manually due to a malfunctioning sanitizer dispenser. Sanitizer test strips were available and readily accessible. Sanitizer solutions were diluted by PIC to approved levels at time of inspection. Quat sanitizer must be maintained between 200-400ppm. Advised PIC to utilize test strips to confirm proper concentration. A re-inspection will be conducted in 3 business days to ensure 3 compartment sink is fully operational

7-204.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Correct prior to next routine inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Warewashing Machines, Flow Pressure Device

4-204.118

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station (corrected on site)

7-206.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

4-904.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Jul 24, 2024

Food AMC Trainings

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Improper handwashing procedure

Inspector notes: Observed several staff touch pockets, personal items, and face, wash hands for 5 seconds before preparing to make pizzas and dough. Instructed employees to stop their tasks, educated them on proper hand washing, and had them rewash hands for 20 seconds with soap before returning to food prep. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION

2-301.12

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pizza dough in pans, with visible organic black matter flaking off external sides of pan. Pans of dough were stacked on top of each other, with flakes of the black matter on the pizza dough. Food should be separated and protected from contamination. Instructed employee to unstack pans, discard dough, and clean pans thoroughly before stacking. Person in charge began separating pans with dough

3-304.11

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash and rinse blade for dough machine and put away as clean on dish rack without sanitizing

4-702.11

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

Inspector notes: Observed unbaked pizzas stacked on make table without any stickers or timers identifying time food was removed from temperature control. Person in charge stated pizzas were made within 1 hour of inspection. Establishment must use effective mechanisms (labels, stickers, timers) for indicating the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control to the 4 or 6-hour discard time. Staff placed food on rack and started timer

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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Water dispenser for dough, out of order, with zip tie around nozzle, with faucet inside hand sink where dirty dishes are stored. All equipment should be in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order and have faucet handle repaired and not hanging in handwash sink or with dirty dishes

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 three 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.

How often is Little Caesars inspected?

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

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