Little Caesar Enterprises
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Little Caesar Enterprises, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 53.4 DEGREES(HAM, SLICED VEGETEABLES) IN THE THREE DOOR PIZZA PREP STATION UPPER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS (15LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DOOR PIZZA COOLING/PREP UNIT OUT OF TEMPERATURE HAM AT (52.9) DISCARDED PRODUCT, UNIT TAGGED FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR REMOVE TAG UNTIL REINSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR RUBBER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS SEALS ON THE THREE DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLING UNIT ON ALL DOORS DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING MISSING FROM THE LIGHT UNIT IN THE FRONT PIZZA AREA OVER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.
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Nov 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2024
Complaint
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW OR VERIFICATION. INSTD IS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE-ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE, BASIN COVERED WITH A TRAY AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN THE BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NON-FUNCTIONAL DIGITAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH INCLUDES SERVICE REPORTS AND IS MAINTAINED ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE/KIT FOR SANITIZER PROVIDED ON SITE (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE SANTIZING TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN, INCLUDING THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE IN NEED OF COVER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR NEAR REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 8, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Jun 8, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (PIC) WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, OR NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ( TCS) FOODS BEING PREPARED HANDLED, SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 8-16-19) NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRI, ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Aug 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-17-17 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* 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 (CHICKEN, PIZZA, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-012A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE FOR SANITATION MANAGER POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED (PIZZA)/ SOLD, CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNITS @ 161*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 THE UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE FLOUR BAGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 COVING COMMING OFF UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT/DUST PARTICLES ON THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN COOKING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHEESE, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED DECEMBER 19, 2012 NOT DISPLAYED/VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, ONLY THE COMPLIANCE ONE DATED MARCH 14, 2012 POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE STORAGE DOUGH RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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Dec 19, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, TRAY STORAGE CARTS, PIZZA PAN TABLE STORAGE AND SHELF STORAGE. ALSO CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE.
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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.CLEAN CEILING VENTS OVER PIZZA TABLE AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER OVEN.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT PIAAZ CUTTING BOARD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Enterprises?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Caesar Enterprises means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Little Caesar Enterprises inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar Enterprises is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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