Little Caesars Pizza

10259 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Little Caesars Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 31, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Little Caesars Pizza dates to Aug 31, 2012.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Little Caesars Pizza's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Aug 31, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN THE PIZZA PAN HOLDING RACK.
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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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN RUSTY/DUSTY CEILING VENTS.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOOD SPLASH/DUSTY
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Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
5 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/CITY CERTIFICATE 2ND. TIME.
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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.CLEAN FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN 3 COMP. FLOOR DRAIN.REMOVE STANDING WATER A SIDE OF THE 3 COMP. SINK
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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.NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK AND RESEAL.
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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.NEED TO REMOVE HOSE FROM REAR MOP SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Oct 3, 2011
Routine
3 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 141.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H74222 COURT DATE 12-1-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 3-COMP SINK. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP) AND WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN TANK COVER ON TOILET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Aug 31, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.

Has Little Caesars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars 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 Caesars 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.