Little Caesars
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
The Little Caesars located at 967 E Guadalupe Rd in Tempe, AZ, has had four food establishment inspections on record. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 74, with one major and four minor violations noted. These violations included issues with a Certified Food Protection Manager, Time as a Public Health Control, documentation, and pest control.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: *FIFTH 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)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no grey timer present on main pizza speed rack with two zones full. Per employees the pizzas were recently made within1 hour. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied correct discard time. Also observed no correct times on cooked chicken wings or other product in hot box that is not holding adequate temperatures. Notified PIC. PIC applied correct discard time via sticker. ====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)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed two large dead cockroaches by water heater and underneath hand sink in main restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Remove dead insects
6-501.112
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: *FIFTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed 2 out of 3 hot boxes only reaching 112*F-121*F with infrared thermometer. Adjust or maintain hot boxes to maintain normal hot temperatures of 135*F-165*F. ===Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under parts 4-1 and 4-2
4-402.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: *FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The coving next to the walk in cooler, outside of the bathroom, and three compartment sink is in disrepair and gapping from the wall. The coving is completely missing from the wall next to the dough mixer. There is a hole in the wall next to the bathroom. Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired
6-501.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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