Little Caesar Pizza #1648
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
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Little Caesar Pizza #1648 has been inspected 20 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Caesar Pizza #1648 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Aug 19, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Aug 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PROVIDED WITH AN EXAM DATE OF 2023. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #38:STILL NOTED OVER 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 3 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS ON WALLS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS, BIG FLIES LANDING ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (PREP TABLES). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Aug 7, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE TOILET ROOM AND DID NOT WASH HANDS UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND AFTER LEAVING THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AND DID NOT DRY THEM WITH A HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND DRY HANDS PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION (LOGBOOK WAS EMPTY). MISSING RECORD OF VISITS AND MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING, COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASH ROOM FIXTURE NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOM.
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Jan 16, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIERED 10/1/2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW/VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 24, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG PIZZA PREP SATION AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OVER PIZZA PREP STATION.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Nov 3, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
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 OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MOVABLE STORAGE RACKS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 155.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 28, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* 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, WHEN PIZZAS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 165*F,IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. 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 HOOD NOT CLEAN OVER OVEN, 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 AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/CAULK ALSO MISSING BETWEEN WALL/SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP COUNTER.
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May 13, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED PIZZA 180.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR MIXER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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May 6, 2015
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 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 20, 2014
Reinspection
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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FO0DS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC). NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/CLASS BEING TAKEN, ETC. AVAILABLE. NSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Feb 13, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 PIZZAS ON ROLLING CART AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.4 F TO 68.3 F. PIZZAS DISGUARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. CHICKEN WINGS 142 F CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/6/2013 (INSPECTION # 1151789) NOT CORRECTED: 33 NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. 35- NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CELAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTREME DUST FOUND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" AND AWAY FROM WALL. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY FRONT DOOR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG FLOOR BASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. WALL IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS FOR PIZZA CONDIMENTS STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 180*F AT THIS TIME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM, AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR 3 COMP.
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Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
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: OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE REAR DOOR AND DISHROOM, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMALLFLY ACTIVITY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE BUILDUP OUT OF THE CORNERS AND EDGES.
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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 AROUND THE OVEN ARE DUSTY AND OILY AND HAVE SMALLFLY RESIDUE IN THE REAR DOOR AREA, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD IS DIRTY ABOVE THE REAR DOOR, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM DOOR STAYS OPEN, INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.NOTE MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063635 16 COURT DATE03/17/2011 9;00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR INFO.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE, THE TRAVEL RACKS AND THE AIR CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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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. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar Pizza #1648 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar Pizza #1648 on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Pizza #1648?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza #1648.
Has Little Caesar Pizza #1648's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesar Pizza #1648 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Caesar Pizza #1648 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Little Caesar Pizza #1648 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar Pizza #1648 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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