Little Caesar Pizza

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10/28/2021, report #2537452. #55--instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at front counter service area and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles at front counter service area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear utility mop sink room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout to remove accumulations of dusts.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean pizza oven exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulations of dusts and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear boiler area and in rear pumping room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around mop area and around prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dried food debris under milk/soda crates inside walk-in cooler. Must properly use shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling, lightshields and vent cover with dust accumulation above food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor around hot water tank dirty.instricted management to clean floor around hot water tank. Core violation

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused piece of equipment in the north restroom.instructed management to remove this equipment from the restroom. Core violation

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

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on premises at this time. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when potentially hazardous foods (eg pizza, pepperoni, sausage, chicken wings etc.) are being handled. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace faucet with small hole at 3 compartment sink in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain with excessive mold like build-up underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace faucet with small hole at 3 compartment sink in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain with excessive mold like build-up underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report (8-11-2016) posted. Instructed manager, a summary report must be posted and visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace faucet with small hole at 3 compartment sink in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain with excessive mold like build-up underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink in rear.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty bottom panel in white freezer, instructed to reseal,

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor surfaces kitchen prep area,

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint grease trap cover with rust buildup underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor and floor drain with excessive build-up underneath 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear closet room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile in kitchen prep area, shall be provided/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken light shield above prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage room not clean, needs detailed cleaning, floor in mop sink area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile by front counter area, shall be provided, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Pest control log book not available or provided to inspector during inspection. 7-38-020. Must provide and maintain pest control log book with all required documents and have available during inspections.

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

Inspector’s note: Lids for prep cooler stored inside mop sink. Must store lids in a sanitary manner. Using cloth towels as drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink. Must provide proper, working drain stoppers.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust on ceiling vent covers. Must clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Mop sink backflow prevention device is broken and leaking. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Some food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Must wear effective hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Pizza 141.8 and certificate posted or displayed. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation amd must have city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted in plain view. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Chicken at 162.4. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Water has food particles and cloudy. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Must also repair right side of drainline leaking in several areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor inside utility room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged tile.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 2 SINK STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING,MUST PROVIDE STOPPER; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RECAULKED; PIZZA COOKING OVEN FULL OF GREASE,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/CALL SERVICE

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RACKS FOR CLEAN TRAYS UNCLEAN ,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,FLOOR INSIDE WALKIN COOLER UNCLEAN, FLOOR AROUND PIZZA OVEN AREA UNCLEAN, FLOOR INSIDE MOPSINK ROOM UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE PIZZA OVEN,REAR AREA,NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST BE CLEAN

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

Inspector’s note: 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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: 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 ORGANIZE MOP SINK ROOM ,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AND DETAIL CLEAN