Little Caesars Pizza

7902 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Little Caesars Pizza has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Little Caesars Pizza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 57F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER SEWAGE DISPOSABLE AT THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE TOILET BOWL WAS NOT ABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY AND THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SEWAGE WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. PER EMPLOYEES THE SECOND TOILET ROOM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR IS OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONVEY SEWAGE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE GROUND AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED TIGHTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AREA AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Aug 8, 2024

License

7 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CLEAN INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, CRATES, EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PALLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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.

How often is Little Caesars Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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