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Little Caesars

7502 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Little Caesars four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Phoenix restaurant, which scores around 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
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 observed handling pizza toppings at make table. The employee had artificial fingernails and was not wearing gloves. Discussed glove requirements when handling food items with painted nails, artificial nails, or rough fingernails. Employee will wear gloves when handling food items
2-302.11
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 ***2nd consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
86
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottle of disinfectant wipes open and stored on top of pizza make-table. Bottle of bleach cleaner stored on top of bread stick station. Spray bottle of equipment cleaner stored atop pizza boxes in back storage area. PIC moved the chemicals to chemical storage areas
7-201.11
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: About 4 speed racks of pizzas with internal temperatures of 60-62*F found using time as a control without their timers set. PIC stated the oldest pizzas were made and set on the speed racks at 10:30 AM today. PIC set the timers accordingly to be discarded at 2:30 PM. Please ensure TCS food items using time as a control have their time tracked according to time as a control policy
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
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)
70
Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler found holding ambient temperature of 46.5*F throughout inspection with the unit's internal thermometer displaying 49-50*F during the inspection. Please have the walk-in cooler repaired/replaced and ensure it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 10 days
4-301.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Both electronic probe thermometers available in facility were not functional at time of inspection. The batteries may need to be replaced or completely new probe thermometers may be needed. Discussed with PIC that infrared thermometers are unable to accurately display internal temperatures of food items and probe thermometers are required. Please obtain and maintain a working probe thermometer prior to re-inspection within 10 days
4-302.12
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 ***2nd consecutive violation***
2-102.12(A)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Jul 16, 2025. 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 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.

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