Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars

1360 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars has been inspected four times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars's record stops at Jul 17, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars' 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS ON POP MACHINE, DRIP TRAYS ON COFFEE AND ICEE MACHINES, CUP HOLDERS, CABINETS IN PREP AREA, PIZZA OVEN, BASES OF COOLERS NEAR CHECKOUT STANDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND BASEMENY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA OVEN(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT(WATER SEEPAGE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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May 31, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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May 24, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER TABLE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR, BY PIZZA STATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR WHITE PANEL, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ALL IN PIZZA STATION AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST REPAINT LINE ON FLOOR SURFACE, AND RESTRICT STORING PRODUCT ON LINE, MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES FROM WALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, PIZZA PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER COUNTER AREA IN PIZZA PREP AREA, AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN
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Aug 23, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER TABLE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR, BY PIZZA STATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR WHITE PANEL, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ALL IN PIZZA STATION AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST REPAINT LINE ON FLOOR SURFACE, AND RESTRICT STORING PRODUCT ON LINE, MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES FROM WALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, PIZZA PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER COUNTER AREA IN PIZZA PREP AREA, AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars on file is from Jul 17, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars.

Has Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kmart #4729 — Little Caesars have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kmart #4729 — 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.