Little Caesar Pizza #1715
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2024
78
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Little Caesar Pizza #1715, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Little Caesar Pizza #1715 dates to Apr 1, 2024.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Little Caesar Pizza #1715's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITH NO LID IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ALONG WALLS UNDER THE SOUTH PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN FRONT OF REAR STORAGE AREA.
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78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LID NOT CLOSED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(b).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ALONG WALLS UNDER THE SOUTH PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT IN FRONT OF REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Found food storage bin not labeled with common name (sugar, flour).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES OR BOTTLE CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITH NO LID IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID.
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Nov 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS NOT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND PIZZA) ARE PREPARED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PIZZA ARE HANDLED. CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE CANVASS INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED AT 10:55 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED ON THE FLOOR ACROSS THE PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP-LINE GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP-LINE UNIT IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASE COVING WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOM DOOR. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT BASE OF FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES ARE COVED AND CLOSED AND MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON DOUGH PREPARATION TABLE. ALL AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIIFICATION.
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Jun 17, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA, CHICKEN ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. .NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT(UNDER THE SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS) THE PREMISES,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES,BROKEN CEILING TILES AND WALLS,DUSTY CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE ACCORDINGLY.
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Jul 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS: HANDLING CARDBOARD PIZZA BOXES,MOVING BOXES AT REAR AREA, PROVIDING TEST CHEMICAL TEST STRIP,ADJUSTING CAP ON HIS HEAD ETC,THAN RETURNED TO HIS WORK STATION AND HANDLED DOUGH AND CONDIMENTS FOR PIZZA. OTHER EMPLOYEE CAME OUT FROM STAFF WASHROOM AND RETURNED TO HER WORKING STATION AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING PICKED UP TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS(FINGERS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS).INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HANDWASHING: MUST WASH HANDS IN WASHROOM AND ALSO IN PREP AREA BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS; GLOVE PROCEDURE: HANDS MUST BE WASHED PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. HANDLED CONTAINERS WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING,A WATER PITCHER FULL OF WATER INSIDE THE SAID SINK. AFTER MY REQUEST ITEM REMOVED FROM SAID SINK. HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON ALL HANDWASHING SINK INCLUDED THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)" CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME AT REAR STORAGE AND COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,REPAIR CAUSE. ALSO ICE BUILD-UP AT PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA(NORTH WALL)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,REMOVE REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. INSTALLED EQUIPMENT ABOVE THE SAID SINK NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER SOLUTION. UNIT IS BROKEN:HOSE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO DISPENSE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO HOSE NOT CONNECTED WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION BAG. MANUALLY EMPLOYEE PUT SANITIZER AT THIRD COMPARTMENT FROM THE BAG.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK,AND AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED AT DOUGH PREP AREA. OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA USED FOR PREP SINK. A WATER PITCHER FILLED WITH WATER INSIDE THE SAID SINK. MANAGER STATED THEY USE THE SINK TO GET WATER FOR DOUGH AND OTHER NEEDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(PREP SINK) AT DOUGH PREP AREA,BECAUSE HANDWASHING SINK IS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES,BROKEN CEILING TILES AND WALLS,DUSTY CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE ACCORDINGLY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT(UNDER THE SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS) THE PREMISES,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF CONVEYOR OVEN NEEDS CLEANING ALSO SHELVING UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER CONVEYER OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OVER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS DUSTY/GREASY OVER CONVEYOR OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY REMOVED CLUTTER.
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Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
10 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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND SUGAR FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, IN TOILET ROOM AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 TILE AND WALLS NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP. WALL AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND ACROSS FROM THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND ALREADY MADE PIZZA STORED ON METAL SHELVES IN PREP AREA:38 EACH CHEESE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT TEMP OF 59F TO 60F;17 EACH CHEESE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 59F TO 62F AND 6 EACH OF CHEESE AND SAUSAGE PIZZA AT TEMP OF 60.2F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.VALUE AT 305. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS FLOOR DRAIN BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESS GARBAGE KEPT INSIDE BY REAR DOOR DUE TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE FULL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE THAT BLOCKS THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ADD ON GARBAGE PICK UP IF NEEDED
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Sep 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. MUST PROVIDE LABELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE PIZZA MAKING AREA ACROSS FROM THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND TOP PORTION COLD HOLDING UNIT OF A COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TOP PORTION COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS 60.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TOP PORTION OF UNIT WAS TAGGED. BOTTOM COOLER OF THIS UNIT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39F. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CHEESE PIZZA AT 120.9F, PEPPERONNI PIZZA 122.3F, SAUSAGE PIZZA 126.5F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT TOP PORTION OF COOLER FOUND GREEN PEPPERS AT 55.6F, ONIONS AT 50F, CHEESE AT 55.3F AND SAUSAGE AT 58.9F TOTAL DISCARDED 20LBS VALUED AT $50.00. HOT HOLDING UNITS WERE NOT SET UP APPROPRIATELY AT 14OF AND ABOVE. MANAGER RESET UNIT AND IT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINING 140F AND ABOVE. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COOKED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. MUST PROVIDE LABELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER THE PIZZA MAKING AREA ACROSS FROM THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN.
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Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE SILICON LINING BETWEEN SINK AND WALL AT THE REAR.
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Jan 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN BY THE IN-FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON OR THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH A STRONG AND FOUL SEWAGE ODOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACK-UP.MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS STORED ON THE LAST METAL SHELF, THAT WAS STORED ABOVE THE SEWAGE WASTE WATER CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7- 38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE HOOD AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON CONVEYOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER, ALSO THE BRACKET OF CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHTOUT DUE TO WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID BULB. CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO RE-LINE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA BY THE DISH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE STOPPERS IS NEED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* 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 CERT.FOOD MGR.FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,MUSHROOMS ETC.WEREBEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(a)SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS TO HAVE ON AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED 3COMP.SINK TO BE SMALL NOT ABLE TO FIT LARGE FOOD UTENSILS TO FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TOILET BOWL INSIDE OUT,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,EXPOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT SIDE CORNER OF EXPOSE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP,ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET BOWL, FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES,AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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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 STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,AND SLOW DRAINING ON BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND SOILED WIPE CLOTHS HAND ON WASH SINKS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN HAMPERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar Pizza #1715 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar Pizza #1715 on file is from Apr 1, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Pizza #1715?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza #1715.
Has Little Caesar Pizza #1715's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesar Pizza #1715 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Caesar Pizza #1715 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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