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Little Caesar's Pizza

4445 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

88cited violations
3serious tier
19inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1494560
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024240
2023260
20211100
2019170
20172150
2016282
20153101
2014140
2013140
2012150
2011160
2010290

Inspections

  1. Dec 26, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA, WINGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/16/2023, REPORT #2575982. #57-2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. May 16, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

  4. May 9, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF CUSTOMER BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN HOOD ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2484713 DATED FEBRUARY 10 2021 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE SINK IN TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED GRIME AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR NEAR EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, OBSERVED NO WORKING DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK( SINGLE DRAIN PLUG PROVIDED FOR SINK DOES ADEQUATELY CLOG SINK), AND LIGHTBULBS MISSING IN TOILET ROOM ABOVE MIRROR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Feb 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT START OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANGER DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 11:20AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE USED TO DISPOSE OF FOOD IN 1ST PREP AREA OPPOSITE MANAGER'S DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OLD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS STREWN AROUND GARBAGE AREA LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NONWORKING VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE MIRROR IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  7. Oct 31, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (UTENSILS AND PANS) RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE BOX WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REMOVE RUBBER HOSE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  8. Oct 24, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER 10 LIVE ANTS ON TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (02-10-2016) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (UTENSILS AND PANS) RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE BOX WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REMOVE RUBBER HOSE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  9. Feb 10, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND UNCOOKED PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10.5LBS OF CHEESE, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61.2F TO 69.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD, VALUED AT $45 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC). ADDITIONALLY NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES FOUND POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EXTEND EXISTING SPLASHGUARD OR INSTALL A NEW SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROTECT THE SODA BOTTLES STORED ADJACENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  10. Feb 3, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND UNCOOKED PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 6LBS OF CHEESE PIZZA AT 71.3F, 6LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 70.1F, AND 3.5LBS OF SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 72.1F ALL ON RACKS IN PREP AREA. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD, VALUED AT $65 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE- 20 AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, 5 NEAR THE FREEZER, AND 5 IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND ALL EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC). ADDITIONALLY NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES FOUND POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EXTEND EXISTING SPLASHGUARD OR INSTALL A NEW SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROTECT THE SODA BOTTLES STORED ADJACENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS.

  11. Jun 5, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Jun 4, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-15,REPORT#1482743 #24-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH EXTERIOR PANELS BUBBLE-UP, EXTREMELY SOFT TO THE TOUCH,WASTE WATER SIPPING FROM MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE BOX AND REPAIR SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER,MY SELF AND SUPERVISOR)THREE COMPARTMENT STILL BACKING,PRESENTLY IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS:FOOD/BROWN PARTICLES COMING UP. GREASE TRAP SIPPING FRONT BOTH SIDE OF THE GREASE BOX.GREASE BOX NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CORNERS AND BEHIND SAFE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON WALL ABOVE THE COVING BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  13. May 22, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: AROUND HOT WATER AND INSIDE THE INSULATION OF WATER TANK APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS; BEHIND THE GREASE BOX 15 MICE DROPPINGS; UNDER THE SHELVES, NORTH-EAST CORNER,AND ALONG THE WEST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA,OBSERVED APPROX 45-50 DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PROOF OF A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRESENTLY PREMISES IS OPERATING HANDLING FOOD:SAUSAGE,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH EXTERIOR PANELS BUBBLE-UP, EXTREMELY SOFT TO THE TOUCH,WASTE WATER SIPPING FROM MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE BOX AND REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-14,REPORT #142398 #37-WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, USING VISORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/HATS THAT COVER TOP AND BACK OF HEAD FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID RESTRAINTS MUST BE EFFECTIVE TO CONSTRAIN HAIR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CORNERS AND BEHIND SAFE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLE ON WALL ABOVE THE COVING BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  14. Jul 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIZZA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALL UNDER PREP TABLE BY ELECTRICAL BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, USING VISORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/HATS THAT COVER TOP AND BACK OF HEAD FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID RESTRAINTS MUST BE EFFECTIVE TO CONSTRAIN HAIR.

  15. Sep 4, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIZZA CART AND PLASTIC COVER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL BINS AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.

  16. Aug 13, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  17. Mar 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler shall be replaced/repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage racks/shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall that had exposed plaster, gaps in rear kitchen prep area shall br repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shields by 3 compartment sink shall be provided, light shields in prep area need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease, dirt build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

  18. Oct 25, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      #33 remains to be corrected.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      #34 remains to be corrected.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      #35 remains to be corrected.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      #36 remains to be corrected.

  19. Oct 18, 2010 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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED.SIDE AND BACK PART OF THE LID BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL THE BULK CONTAINER LIDS WITH CORNMEAL AND FLOUR, THE GREASE BOX TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK , THE BOTTOM PART OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair MUST REPAIR MISSING BASEBOARD AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA, THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE VENT/FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.