Little Caesar Enterprises
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
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Score
Little Caesar Enterprises has been inspected 21 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Caesar Enterprises trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Aug 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD STORAGE SCOOPS CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY WITH MOP HEAD IN AN UPRIGHT MOUNTED POSITION AS TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING AND OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE PREP, KITCHEN, DISH WASH AND EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE PREP AREA AT 81F AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA AT 78F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SUGGESTED CONTACTIING A PLUMBER TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR PEST INSPECTION REPORTS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH AN INCOMPLETE BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD STORAGE SCOOPS CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY WITH MOP HEAD IN AN UPRIGHT MOUNTED POSITION AS TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING AND OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE PREP, KITCHEN, DISH WASH AND EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS USED AS TIES AROUND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FOOD CARTS AND DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF PIZZA ASSEMBLY LINE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PIZZA OVEN AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOIELD WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH VISIBLE STAINS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE FOR CURRENT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. FACILITY NO LONGER SERVICED BY RENTOKILL, LAST LOGBOOK SERVICE RECEIPT FROM 2022. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANTIIZERS USED AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS USED AS TIES AROUND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FOOD CARTS AND DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF PIZZA ASSEMBLY LINE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PIZZA OVEN AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOIELD WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH VISIBLE STAINS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIRREPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BLACK RESIDUE ALONG WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DUST ON CEILING OVER PIZZA OVEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WORK CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-004 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB AND MAINTAIN FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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74
Jul 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER BEVERAGE STORAGE UNITS, FLOOR BOARDS AND COMPUTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN). INFORMED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BOARD NEAR HANDSINK HELD UP BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE TRAYS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALLER TRAYS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BOOKBAG ON THE HANDLE OF A REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Dec 19, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA, CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK
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Dec 12, 2017
Complaint
3 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: OBSERVED 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH AND MOP SINK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN TO REMOVE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ie, CHICKEN WINGS, AND SAUSAGE. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER FOR SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-18-16 REPT# 1966724 INSP#218 #18 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FRUIT FLIES AT THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT ON SITE AT TIME OF REINSPECTION. FRUIT FLIES NOTED UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WALL ABOVE OVEN AREA, ALONG WALL AT WALK IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 50-75 FLIES ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL CUBBIE NEAR PIZZA BOXES. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND RECEIPT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF REINSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE...CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA, SAUSAGE ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN AT WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE HOT HOLDING OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET IN LADIES ROOM LEAKING AT BOTTOM. HANDBOWL IN LADIES ROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FRUIT FLIES AT THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS...SAUSAGE, CHICKEN WINGS, CUT VEGETABLES ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA BY THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN AT WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET IN LADIES ROOM LEAKING AT BOTTOM. HANDBOWL IN LADIES ROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PIZZAS ARE PREPAREA,COOKED, HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 167*F, AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE AREA, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE AREAS, PREP AREAS, AND COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT WALL PAPER IN POOR REPAIR/PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED OVER 130 FRUIT/DRAIN FLIES LIVE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DISH, STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7038-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, IE. PIZZA ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, ALSO GO TO MALCOLM X COLLEGE TO OBTAIN CITY CERTIFICATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE AREA, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE AREAS, PREP AREAS AND COOKING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT WALL PAPER IN POOR REPAIR/PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILINGS/LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jun 27, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH WOMEN AND MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR. TOILETS UNABLE TO FLUSH, WITH FOUL WASTE SMELL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED TOILETS, CLEANED AND SANITIZED SAME AREA BY END OF INSPECTION.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE, OVEFLOWING EXPOSED GARBAGE INSIDE FACILITY, (2 LARGE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS AND 3 LARGE OPEN BAGS) WHICH WAS GENERATED DURING HOURS OF OPERATION YESTERDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AT SUCH FREQUENCY TO PREVENT A NUISANCE, PEST ACTIVITY, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, AND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN OR DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO STORE UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING USED FOR PIZZA TOPPINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN, SANITIZED MANNER (NOT IN FOOD).
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
8 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: OVER 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, AND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN OR DRY, WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO STORE UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING USED FOR PIZZA TOPPINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD PRODUT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN, SANITIZED MANNER (NOT IN FOOD).
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Feb 1, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST AT AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST AT AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar Enterprises last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar Enterprises on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Enterprises?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Enterprises.
Has Little Caesar Enterprises' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesar Enterprises have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesar Enterprises means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Little Caesar Enterprises inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar Enterprises is inspected around two times per year on average.
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