Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 0BSERVED BOXES STORED ON SODA CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON WALLS NEAR FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON FLOOR UNDER DOUGH MAKING PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC) FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT WITH SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON SIDES OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON WALLS NEAR FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON FLOOR UNDER DOUGH MAKING PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON BOTTOM OF 1-COMPARTMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN SITE OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHEESE, AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Apr 24, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC.) WITH DISCARD DATE IF HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOR TCS FOODS. FACILITY HAS PREPPED PIZZAS WITH CHEESE AND SAUSAGE ON RACKS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.8F- 63.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR USING TIME AS CONTROL. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 36LBS OF DENATURED PIZZAS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. TIME AS CONTROL WILL NO LONGER BE USED WITHOUT APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANTIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN SITE OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHEESE, AND SAUSAGE PIZZAS, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (FEMALE MANAGER) UNAWARE OF METHOD OF USING TIME AS A CONTROL FOR SAFETY OF TCS FOODS. PERSON IN CHARGE CANNOT DEMONSTRATE PROPER KNOWLEDGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PRESENT, DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORM DUTIES REQUIRED.
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Oct 12, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR RUSTY ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM CONDIMENT TOP FRONT COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING AT P TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZER(CHLORINE 100PPM).
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Aug 24, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLING CART OF SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64.5F-65.9F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUSED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER BY FAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT SAME.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 ROLLING CARTS OF SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64.5F-66.7F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUSED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 50LBS $200 VALUE. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.
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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 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED THR0UGH OUT ON WALLS AND FLYING ON SITE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL 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: CHEMICAL DISPENSING HOSES/LINE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, SITTING IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY DESIGN SAME SO AS NOT TO EXTEND COMPLETELY IN BASIN OF SINK. REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER BY FAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAI. PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN COVERS FOR ALL DRAINS. WORN GROUT LINES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER BY FANS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NEAR FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE MOPS/BROOMS PROPERLY IN REAR (ON RACK). CLEAN MOP HEADS STORED UPRIGHT.
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74
Sep 26, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHES ON DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE STORED HERE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN.
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82
Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/12/11 (634534) NOT CORRECTED. 18- LIVE FLIES REMAIN ON SITE IN REAR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR ELIMINATED/REMOVED FLIES BY END OF INSPECTION AND IN PROCESS OF CLEANING ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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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: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY COVERED/INSECT PROOF AND ALSO INADEQUATE NUMBER ON SITE. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS OF GARBAGE/ FOOD DEBRIS (DOUGH, SAUSAGE, ETC) AT INSIDE REAR DOOR AND WITHOUT LIDS. MANAGER STATES ALL CONTAINERS ARE LEFT HERE OVERNIGHT. INSTD MGR GARBAGE IS TO BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AND AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE/OVERFLOWING GARBAGE ON SITE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. 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 POTENTIALYLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, SAUSAGE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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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 DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHES ON DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE STORED HERE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: STAFF TOILET NOT MAINTAINED, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. TOILET ABLE TO FLUSH BY END OF INSPECTION.
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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: LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS (OVER 10). INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MOLDED CAULK BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME, ALL ATTACHED PIPING INCLUDING SOAP DISPENSERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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90
Feb 1, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Jan 21, 2010
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.80 OR MORE ALONG WALLBASES,BEHIND FREEZER,NEXT TO SHELVING UNITS.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES.
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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.
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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.
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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.REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza.
Has Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza 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 Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar Pizza #1651 — Little Caesar's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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