Little Caesar Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Caesar Pizza 18 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Little Caesar Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW FOR NEW STAFF
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Aug 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) SAUCE, CHICKEN WINGS, DICED HAM) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, FLOUR AND TRASH ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PIZZA PREP, ALL ROLLING CARTS AND LEANING SHELVING UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN IMMODERATE AMOUNT OF SAUCE AND DRIED FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL CRUMBLED AND IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WAL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXCESSIVE SAUCE SPLATTER ON COOLING UNITS, WUNDER BAR SAUCE SPINNER, ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELVATION UNITS CONTAINING FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18 OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) SAUCE, CHICKEN, DICED HAM) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AS WELL AS REAR STORAGE SPACE ON CARDBOARD BOXES, FLYING AROUND IN THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL UNDER ROLLING CARTS, IN FRONT PREP PIZZA BOXING AND SLICING PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN BOTH IN-USE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXCESSIVE SAUCE SPLATTER ON COOLING UNITS, WUNDER BAR SAUCE SPINNER, ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELVATION UNITS CONTAINING FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PIZZA PREP, ALL ROLLING CARTS AND LEANING SHELVING UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN IMMODERATE AMOUNT OF SAUCE AND DRIED FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL CRUMBLED AND IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WAL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, FLOUR AND TRASH ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 11, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND BAKING SODA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 21, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS UNDER THE PIZZA MAKING STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE RUBBER GASKETS, INSIDE THE COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOLER AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN, THE REAR TOILET ROOM CEILING VENT MISSING AND THE REAR TOILET ROOM SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE COMPUTER AND HAND SINK IS LOCATED, UNDER AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN, UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALL COVING UNDER THE PIZZA DOUGH COUNTER AREA LOOSE AND MISSING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER THE PIZZA OVEN MISSING AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED 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 LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 4, 2018
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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May 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH AND THERE IS NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR TOILET PAPER IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASHROOM AND KEEP IT SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER AT ALL TIMES. 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 158F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/16/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/16/16 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. I POSTED THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA'S AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERIFIFED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND AROUND THE OVEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER/FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR OF PREMISES OF FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: PIZZA AND CHICKEN. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 11/12/14. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE IS DUSTY, CLEAN SHIELD. CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN IN TBHE FIRST WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN TOILET IN FIRST/FRONT WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STANDING WASTE WATER OBSERVED IN MOP BUCKET; REMOVE WATER ONCE USED.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE,SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND AT SERVICE COUNTER,FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND FLOOR MAT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,TRIM AT REAR DOOR LOOSE,DAMAGED WALL NEAR FLOOR EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
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Jul 23, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. PIZZA 165.2 AND CHICKEN 37.2F SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRIPPING FROM THE SECTIONS WATER THAT IS GOING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IS NOT MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
6 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.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC) IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE & POST,BE ON SITE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,LOOSE WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES
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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 Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains 18 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 14 times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar Pizza.
Has Little Caesar Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesar Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six 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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