Little Caesar Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
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Score
Little Caesar Pizza has been inspected 15 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Little Caesar Pizza on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitize solution, Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged insulation around walk-in cooling lines, instructed to replace
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Oct 28, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM DUE TO THE ACCUMULTION OF GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATIO OF GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.
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Jun 13, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 71.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND STRING CHEESE AT 55F ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 4, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 FROM REPORT #2356926 ON 1/17/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
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Jan 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH OF THE WASHROOM DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink. and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under storage shelving/pallets in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock item must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Nov 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INNING OF RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS THE PREP COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 21, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PIZZAS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN; REMOVE DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME RUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN; REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
4 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SAUSAGE PIZZA 149.8 F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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. PREVIOUS FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED, NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED .
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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 REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS(WALK-IN-COOLER),MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE,MULTI-USE SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DOUBLE DOOR CLOSET REAR.
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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 Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 15 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza.
Has Little Caesar Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesar Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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