Little Caesars # 1744
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Little Caesars # 1744 15 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Caesars # 1744 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING BOTH COLD/HOT TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/13/23 REPORT 2586857 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39 3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED COOKIES, SAUCES AND DIPS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND STAINED WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITIZER (QUATENARY AMMOMINUM) ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS, ROLLING CARTS, AND EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAINED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Dec 13, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKIES, SAUCES AND DIPS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND STAINED WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTD TO HAVE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW TO VERIFY EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ILLNESS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. COVER OF FLOOR GREASE TRAP NOT TIGHT FITTING, GAP NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHTLY FITTING ON ENTIRE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG TOP OF WALL BASE UNDERNEATH ENTIRE LENGTH OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BLACK SUBSTANCE/DIRT/DEBRIS. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Aug 18, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FRONT HOT HOLDING DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR. THEY ARE HOLDING TEMP AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTD TO DISPLAY SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED SMALL CUPS OF RED SAUCE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE THE CEILING LIGHT THAT IS OUT OVER THE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO RESTORE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SINK, AND IN CORNERS. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL STANDING AND POOLING WATER MUST BE REMOVED. 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: WALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED SAUCE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER ,PRE PACKAGED WITH OUT LABLE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS (I.E. HAM, SAUSAGE, CHEESE, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND RACKS INSIDE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2012
Complaint
5 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPOECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. 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: WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN 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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 17, 2012
Routine
7 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: FRONT ENTERANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. BOTTOM OF DOOR HAS 1/4 INCH GAP. LIGHT AVAILABLE. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT SEALED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN CONTAINERS OPEN WITH GARBAGE ON GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON AND A CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING, HOLDING OR COOKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. 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: WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN 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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
5 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 CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON SURROUNDING AREA, INCLUDING CONTAINERS OF OIL LABELED LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA. INSTD TO KEEP GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND SURROUNDING AREA CLEAN, FREE OF GARBAGE ON GROUND. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, SAUSAGE). 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: STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES. CLEAN SAME. VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN WAITING AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Oct 15, 2010
Routine
4 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 CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, PIZZA). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES. CLEAN SAME. VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN WAITING AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars # 1744 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars # 1744 on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars # 1744?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars # 1744.
Has Little Caesars # 1744's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars # 1744 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Caesars # 1744 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 Caesars # 1744 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars # 1744 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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