Little Caesar Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
Little Caesar Pizza has been inspected 14 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Little Caesar Pizza's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, sausage...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Dec 31, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BAG OF DICED HAM ON LOWER RACK OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION ON UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES INCLUDING GASKETS OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING PIZZA INGREDIENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP AREAS, ALL WIRED SPEED RACKS, SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, UNDER FRONT REGISTERS, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER ALL ROLLING CARTS, AND RISERS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE REMOVED AND ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA WHERE DOUGH IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULDBS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Mar 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2-205.15: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK(S) DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 8, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 74.3F-74.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUIST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL ANTS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS(SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN,PEPPERONI) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF DIARRHEAL OR VOMITOUS EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TOWELS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ASSIGN PROPER DRYING LOCATION FOR ALL TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS 150 F,ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT COLD HOLDING PREP STATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AT REAR.
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May 5, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE PIZZA 180.5F, CHICKEN, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL DIPPING SAUCES, COOKIES, ETC OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Feb 14, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6-3-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN MEN WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 165.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERITIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL DIPPING SAUCES, COOKIES, ETC OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
5 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 PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,CHEESE BREADS ETC.) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WITH NO PROOF OF CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS, UNDER PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN MENS WASHROOM, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE WASHBOWL AND TOILET MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN ALSO REAR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT PREP AREA, AND BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SPRAYER BROKEN WATER SQUIRTING FROM THE TOP OF HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(USING TOWELS TO STOP UP SINK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. SLOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR PIZZA INGREDIENTS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, ETC) NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL ATTACHED CHEMICAL DISPENSING HARDWARE AND LINES AT SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 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 PREMISES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED./PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED,DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPEN TO SUMMARY. CITATION ISSUED,SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL/DATE ALL PREPED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar Pizza on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza.
Has Little Caesar Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesar Pizza have averaged around four 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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