Little Caesars

3434 W Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Little Caesars appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Little Caesars trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In the walk-in refrigerator, observed opened bag of chicken wings and prepped trays of wings without date mark labeling on them. In reach-in refrigerator for pizza prep line, observed sausage, ham, cheesesteak, and cheesy white sauce in containers without date mark labels on them. The PIC stated all items except the cheesy white sauce was opened 1 day ago. They were unsure when the cheesy sauce was opened. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection, and the cheesy sauce was discarded. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: In dry storage area, observed multiple unopened bags of flour being stored directly on the floor. Reviewed approved food storage with the PIC: • Protected from contamination in clean, dry location 6 inches above floor. • Exceptions to 6 inch rule: food in packages and working containers on case lot handling equipment, pressurized beverage containers, food in waterproof containers (bottles, cans), milk containers in plastic milk crates
3-305.11
78
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Violation Item Name: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices Code: 5-205.12 (A): Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions: -- Observed mop faucet equipped with an atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) and a Y-valve attached supplying water to chemical dispenser. AVB is not designed for use in high health hazard applications (e.g. soaps, sprays, degreasers, chemicals, and similar contaminants), and shall not be used where subjected to continuous pressure on the backflow prevention device. Y-Valves, shut-off valves, devices or obstructions downstream (i.e. chemical dispenser, shut-off type spray nozzle, etc.) from faucet AVBs are not permitted, as this will result in continuous water pressure and failure of the backflow prevention device. Requested the PIC disconnect system from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection
5-205.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed multiple racks of pepperoni and cheese pizza at room temperature without time as a control written documentation labeled/marked. The person in charge (PIC) stated the items were made approximately 30 minutes prior to the inspection. At the time of inspection, the PIC set timers for pizza
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- 2 of 2 hand sinks without paper towels at the time of inspection. The establishment only had a small amount of paper towels available for hand washing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- In reach-in refrigerator containers of sausage and ham did not have date mark labels. An employee stated the items were opened and placed in containers the previous night. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
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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 Sep 25, 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 78 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 three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.