Little Caesar Pizza

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Inspections

1. Dec 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitize solution, Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Damaged insulation around walk-in cooling lines, instructed to replace

2. Oct 28, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.

3. Oct 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.

4. Jun 13, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

5. May 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

6. Apr 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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.

7. Jan 17, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     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.

8. Sep 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19 MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH OF THE WASHROOM DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12(A) CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

9. Jul 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     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.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Floors under storage shelving/pallets in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Stock item must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

10. Nov 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INNING OF RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS THE PREP COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 26, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

12. Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

13. Oct 21, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

14. Dec 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN; REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SOME RUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN; REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.

15. Jun 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      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 .

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      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.