Little Caesars

2700 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Little Caesars has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Little Caesars trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers

Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored in dry storage area next and on top of bags of flour. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur

6-305.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaks under ware washing 3 comp sink, and leaks from piping above mop sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jul 10, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee working at cash register area went to handle single service items, utensils, and food items at the cut table and make line without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks

2-301.14

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

Inspector notes: Multiple prepped pizzas and stuffed breadsticks on speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC was unsure when the items were made or placed onto the racks 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)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Multiple house flies present throughout the establishment. Ensure that proper pest control is performed

6-501.111(C)

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

Inspector notes: No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sinks in the register area and in the bathroom. PIC provided disposable towels at the sinks. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 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)

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Nov 6, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Little Caesars most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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.

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