Little Caesars

3202 E Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Pizza
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Little Caesars appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Little Caesars on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple prepped pizzas on a speed rack next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). Employee was unsure when the pizzas were made and discarded-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of a disinfectant chemical item and hand soap stored directly over prepped bread sticks and flour in the food prep (on speed rack) and storage areas. PIC relocated the chemical items. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items
7-201.11
Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee in the make line area observed washing hands for less than ten seconds multiple times. Employee was instructed on how to properly wash hands. Ensure that employees are properly washing hands and exposed arms for at least 20 seconds
2-301.12
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)
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Observed back of house hand wash sink with cracked caulking all along the top of hand sink. Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall
4-402.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: There is a leak below the pipe under the three compartment sink. Ensure that the plumbing is properly repaired and maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
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Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed on food speed rack open bottle of Dayquil type medicine for flu and cough stored directly next to single use food containers and above open breadsticks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved medicine to office area. ====Medicines that are in a food establishment for the employees' use shall be labeled as specified under § 7-101.11 and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
7-207.11(B)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed on main pizza line refrigerator with no date marks on pepperoni, cooked sausage; cooked ham; and shredded mozzarella cheese. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the foods were prepared previous day/s. Directed PIC to placed correct date marks on open tcs food products listed. =====TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1
3-501.17
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using time as control for cheese and pepperoni pizzas. At time of inspection on entire rack in three zones no timers were set. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC pizzas recently prepared. PIC started all zone 1 and zone 2 and zone 3. ===If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present. ====At all open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be present.==3rd Consecutive Violation
2-102.12(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed two male employee with no hair restraints and working with open pizzas assembly. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on hat. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair. 3rd Consecutive Violation
2-402.11
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with cracked caulking all along the top of hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. 2nd Consecutive Violation
4-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive orange and grease build up on inside oven vent hoods and left side of main ovens. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed on previous inspections to address. ========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 3rd Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
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Feb 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present. ====At all open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be present.==2nd Consecutive Violation
2-102.12(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed male employee with no hair restraints and working with open pizzas and slicing them. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on hat. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair. 2nd Consecutive Violation
2-402.11
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with cracked caulking all along the top of hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall
4-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive orange and grease build up on inside oven vent hoods and left side of main ovens. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed on previous inspections to address. ========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: On previous inspection advised establishment to obtain batteries for thermal thermometer. At time of inspection, thermal thermometer was not functional. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). ====Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy
4-502.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present. ====At all open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be present.==2nd Consecutive Violation
2-102.12(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed male employee with no hair restraints and working with open pizzas and slicing them. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on hat. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair. 2nd Consecutive Violation
2-402.11
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed back of house hand sink with cracked caulking all along the top of hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall
4-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive orange and grease build up on inside oven vent hoods and left side of main ovens. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed on previous inspections to address. ========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2nd Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water supply in mop sink area directly attached to the chemical dispenser via downstream sidekick valve connector. Notified employee that connection is unapproved. Employee removed side kick valve from water supply. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Water supply turned on at time of inspection. Faucet has approved AVB installed, which has been under pressure whenever water supply is on. PIC turned water off. Discussed AVB's and backflow. Non-testable Anti-siphon Vacuum Breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the backsiphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continouous pressure installations. Use only with non-continuous pressure. No downstream shutoff valves are allowed. =============No shut-offs (butterfly yvalves), solenoids, or devices (i.e. side-kicks), equipment, etc., are allowed be present on the downstream side of an AVB
5-202.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present. ====At all open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be present
2-102.12(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: At time of inspection observed male employee with no hair restraints and working with open pizzas and slicing them. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on hat. ===A food handler has unrestrained hair
2-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive orange and grease build up on inside oven vent hoods and left side of main ovens. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Discussed on previous inspection to address. ========Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no trash lid on garbage container. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins
5-501.17
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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 Apr 15, 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 five times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Little Caesars most recently scored 55 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 six violations per visit across the recent 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.