Little Caesar Pizza

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen bag of diced ham on lower rack of pizza oven. Instructed to thaw properly under refrigeration on under continuous running water. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces including gaskets of 2 door cooling unit containing pizza ingredients in need of cleaning. Insructed to provide and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle located inside unisex toilet room without a lid , instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout pizza prep areas, all wired speed racks, shelving units containing sauces and single service containers as well as floor drains throughout facility with excessive amounts of grease, food and organic build up. Instructd to remove at frequency and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout front and rear prep, under front registers, behind pizza oven, prep tables, storage closets, under all rolling carts, and risers with excessive amounts of food debris. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall base removed and encrusted with flour and food debris in prep area where dough is prepared. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light buldbs throughout front prep area. Instructed to repalce and increase lighting in said area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 2-205.15: observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing at the left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelves in the 1-door freezer. Instructed to remove.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge of a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile panels in the bathroom located in the kitchen's rear. Instructed to replace/repair the stained ceiling tiles.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on surfaces of all equipment throughout facility(tables, sinks, table legs, wheels,shelving, walls, refrigerator doors and handles). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from backflow device from wall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris, grime, and grease on floors and walls throughout entire facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple towels in three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to assign proper drying location for all towels and maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on surfaces of all equipment throughout facility(tables, sinks, table legs, wheels,shelving, walls, refrigerator doors and handles). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from backflow device from wall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times for sanitary products.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris, grime, and grease on floors and walls throughout entire facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor at cold holding prep station of food spills and around heavy equipment, under shelving at rear.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or chicago certificate posted when potentially hazardous food(sausage pizza 180.5f, chicken, etc)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between prep table and rear exposed sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of prep tables, coolers, sinks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in rear prep area behind prep tables. Seal openings along baseboards in prep and washroom area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate thermometers in hot holding units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all dipping sauces, cookies, etc off floor under front counter. Remove all single service articles from women washroom.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous food(chicken 165.2f)prepared and served. A ceritified manager must be on site and certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from 6-3-16 not posted and visible to customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of prep tables, coolers, sinks,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in rear prep area behind prep tables. Seal openings along baseboards in prep and washroom area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate thermometers in hot holding units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all dipping sauces, cookies, etc off floor under front counter. Remove all single service articles from women washroom.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods (pizza,chicken,cheese breads etc.) being prepared and served with no proof of city certified food manager or city certificate posted on site. Serious violation 7-38- 012 issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout rear along wallbase at corners, under prep tables, 3-compartment sink and washrooms. Must clean.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in mens washroom, detail clean/sanitize washbowl and toilet maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed prep tables front and rear not clean also rear mixer, instructed to clean and sanitize all prep areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vents front prep area, and both restrooms, instructed to clean.also clean light shields in prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear sprayer broken water squirting from the top of hose, instructed to replace. Observed no sink stoppers at rear 3 compartment sink(using towels to stop up sink), instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall across from walk in cooler in need of repair. Must seal hole and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Air vents in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rear handsink near 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Slow water pressure. Must correct and maintain at all times.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certificate posted nor city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken, pizza). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Food dispensing utensils for pizza ingredients (sausage, cheese, etc) not clean, exceesived food debris build-up. Instd to clean same and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall behind 3-compartment sink and all attached chemical dispensing hardware and lines at same area not clean, black substance. Instd to clean and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED./PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED,DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPEN TO SUMMARY. CITATION ISSUED,SERIOUS.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL/DATE ALL PREPED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.