Little Caesars Pizza

21152 E Rittenhouse Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Little Caesars Pizza. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Little Caesars Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Queen Creek average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no date marks on open containers of pepperoni and cheese sauce in the bottom of the pizza make-line refrigerator. PIC dated the TCS food items. PIC will review the date marking procedure with employees. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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

2-102.12(A)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed no caulk or caulk in disrepair at the sink/wall junction of the 3-compartment sink/handwashing sink. Please remove any existing caulk and re-caulk the sinks, as noted on the OC re-inspection report. Equipment that is stationary (not easily moved) and subject to moisture must be sealed and maintained to prevent the harborage of insects and rodents

4-402.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed cove base missing from the floor/wall juncture in various areas such as the 3-comp sink wall and by the flour storage. Discussed installing cove base to eliminate voids/gaps and allow water to properly drain and prevent pooling

6-201.13

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of orange equipment cleaner stored on the shelf directly above the pizza make-line. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection

7-201.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed precooked chicken wings in trays in the walk-in cooler, without date marks. Discussed using day dots to indicate the start date on the chicken wings on the day of prep. Date marking requirements apply to containers/packages of processed food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours, and may be kept at 41F, for a total of 7 days

3-501.17

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the front and back hand washing sink. PIC unable to open the paper towel dispensers to refill. Paper towels were placed near to each hand sink in order to dry hands. Wet hands transfer bacteria more readily than dry hands. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Handwashing sinks must be maintained so accessible at all times, not used for other purposes than hand washing, and supplied with warm water, soap and paper towels

6-301.12

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed no caulk or caulk in disrepair at the sink/wall junction of both hand washing sinks and the 3-compartment sink. Please remove any existing caulk and re-caulk the sinks, as noted on the OC re-inspection report. Equipment that is stationary (not easily moved) and subject to moisture must be sealed and maintained to prevent the harborage of insects and rodents

4-402.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed cove base missing from the floor/wall juncture in various areas such as the 3-comp sink wall and by the flour storage. Discussed installing cove base to eliminate voids/gaps and allow water to properly drain and prevent pooling

6-201.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.

How does Little Caesars Pizza compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Little Caesars Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Little Caesars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Caesars Pizza 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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