Little Caesars

9880 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Little Caesars has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Little Caesars' latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple prepped pizzas (pepperoni) and pizza puffs (muffin sized pizzas) on speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC stated that the pizza puffs were recently made and relocated to the oven to bake. PIC discarded all prepped pizzas-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

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

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

6-301.12

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The PIC did not know or have access to a policy on how to clean up vomiting or a fecal accident. Provided the PIC with clean up of accident handout. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions

3-304.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *THIRD 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)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Multiple prepped pizzas (pepperoni and cheese) and stuffed crazy bread on speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee working at the cash register area went to handle food item and clean equipment at the make line without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands

2-301.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: *SECOND 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three 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 Tempe?

Little Caesars most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Santa Madre Taco Shop

1320 W Elliot Rd

Score: 90 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tempe → Pizza restaurants in Maricopa → Pizza restaurants in Tempe