Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book nor pest inspection reports on the premises. Instructed manager/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 log book on site. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored improperly directly inside food storage scoops containers in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizing or for ware washing area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease/debris buildup on cooking equipment, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen and prep area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored/drying improperly in the mop sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly with mop head in an upright mounted position as to prevent the harborage of pests.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust/dirt buildup on light shields and ceiling and overhead vents throughout the facility in the prep, kitchen, dish wash and employee men and women washroom areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed disposable hand towels used as ties around nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as food carts and door handles. Instructed to remove disposable hand towels from equipment and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable nonfood-conctact surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior cavity of pizza assembly line cooler to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood- and food-contact surfaces of large pizza oven to be heavily-soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean nonfood- and food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and other soil and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles above large pizza oven to be heavily soiled with visible stains and grease. Instructed to clean or replace ceiling tiles to allow for adequate cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout pizza oven area and food prep area to be soield with dust and debris. Instructed to clean ceiling tiles and vents at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust and debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook on-site for current pest control provider. Facility no longer serviced by rentokill, last logbook service receipt from 2022. Instructed to maintain up-to-date pest control logbook on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 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 disposable hand towels used as ties around nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment such as food carts and door handles. Instructed to remove disposable hand towels from equipment and maintain smooth, easily-cleanable nonfood-conctact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer concentration test strips on-site for quaternary ammonium sanitizer. Instructed to provide chemical sanitizer concentration test strips for all chemical santiizers used and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior cavity of pizza assembly line cooler to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood- and food-contact surfaces of large pizza oven to be heavily-soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean nonfood- and food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and other soil and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles above large pizza oven to be heavily soiled with visible stains and grease. Instructed to clean or replace ceiling tiles to allow for adequate cleaning and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout pizza oven area and food prep area to be soield with dust and debris. Instructed to clean ceiling tiles and vents at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust and debris and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, shelving units, rolling carts, prep coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup, spills and debris on floors, walls, ceilings and light shields in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and wall surfaces in prep area. Observed missing wall tiles above walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repairreplace and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed containers and plastic bottles not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label all items with common name when not in the original package.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of pizza oven encrusted with food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's toilet room.instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter on 3 compartment sink, black residue along walls near 3 compartment sink and dust on ceiling over pizza oven and prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Work caulking with black substance noted at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to replace caulking and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide covered trash receptacle and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors with dirt and debris under the heavy equipment, along the wall base and in the corners. Instructed to clean and maintain floors through out.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light bulb in the walk in cooler is blown. Instructed to replace the bulb and maintain for adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book and over 30 mouse droppings in the rear storage area under beverage storage units, floor boards and computer area. Instructed to provide a complete log book from a licensed pest control operator. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on premises at this time, nor certified manager on premises when handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, chicken). Informed that a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012a

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no current summary report from previous inspection posted or visible to customers. Instructed to provide. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall board near handsink held up by duct tape. Instructed to remove and repair. Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink not clean, black substance on the caulk, instructed to remove/recaulk.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large trays unable to completely submerge in the 3-comp sink. Instructed to provide smaller trays.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stock on the floor behind the front counter. Instructed to use proper storage and elevate 6 inches from the floor. Observed employee bookbag on the handle of a refrigerator unit. Instructed to keep employee personal belongings away from food prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous food (pizza, chicken). Instd to have on duty at all times. Violation 7-38-012a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink not clean, black substance on the caulk, instructed to remove/recaulk

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 13 live fruit flies in rear dish and mop sink areas, instructed to have pest control return to remove flies. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ie, CHICKEN WINGS, AND SAUSAGE. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER FOR SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink not clean, black substance on the caulk, instructed to remove/recaulk.

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

Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of reinspection while handling potentially hazardous foods ie...chicken wings, pizza, sausage etc... Instructed manager to provide person and certificate at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning. Clean at wall bases to remove all build up. 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: Walls in rear area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Clean and maintain. Ceiling above hot holding oven in need of cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet in ladies room leaking at bottom. Handbowl in ladies room is slow draining. Stoppers needed at 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 fruit flies at the mop sink and 3 compartment sink areas. Instructed manager to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or certificate posted while handling potentially hazardous food items...sausage, chicken wings, cut vegetables etc... Instructed manager to provide person and certificate at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area by the mop sink and 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning. Clean at wall bases to remove all build up. 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: Walls in rear area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet in ladies room leaking at bottom. Handbowl in ladies room is slow draining. Stoppers needed at 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PIZZAS ARE PREPAREA,COOKED, HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 167*F, AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all storage shelves not clean in storage area, and clean and sanitize all prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor/floor drains not clean, instructed to clean under and around all storage areas, prep areas, and cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front wall paper in poor repair/peeling off, instructed to remove and reseal. Also clean all light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 130 fruit/drain flies live, in the following areas dish, storage and rear prep areas. Instructed to have pest control return for service. Serious violation 7038-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted/or manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous foods, ie. Pizza etc. Instructed to provide city of chicago certificate, also go to malcolm x college to obtain city certificate.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all storage shelves not clean in storage area, and clean and sanitize all prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors/floor drains not clean, instructed to clean under and around all storage areas, prep areas and cooking areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front wall paper in poor repair/peeling off, instructed to remove and reseal.also clean all ceilings/light shields.

Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive, oveflowing exposed garbage inside facility, (2 large uncovered containers and 3 large open bags) which was generated during hours of operation yesterday. Instd mgr on proper disposal of garbage at such frequency to prevent a nuisance, pest activity, etc. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, chicken wings, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn caulking with black substance at wall and base of 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener and holder, and all sinks not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains thru-out not clean. Clean same. Floor around 3-compartment sink not clean or dry, water accumulation under mat. Instd to maintain clean and dry at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding lightshields thru-out with dust accumulation. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Mops improperly stored in basin of utility sink. Instd to store upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Food dispensing used for pizza toppings improperly stored in food product. Instd to store properly in clean, sanitized manner (not in food).

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

Inspector’s note: Over 30 live drain flies on walls near utility sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to eliminate flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace worn caulking with black substance at wall and base of 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener and holder, and all sinks not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains thru-out not clean. Clean same. Floor around 3-compartment sink not clean or dry, water accumulation under mat. Instd to maintain clean and dry at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents and surrounding lightshields thru-out with dust accumulation. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Mops improperly stored in basin of utility sink. Instd to store upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Food dispensing used for pizza toppings improperly stored in food produt. Instd to store properly in clean, sanitized manner (not in food).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout at wall bases in need of cleaning to remove all build of food debris. 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: Walls and ceilings in need of cleaning to remove food splatters and dust at air vents in need of cleaning. Air vents in washrooms in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Front handsink faucet in need of repair leaks must correct and maintain. All floor drains in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT AT WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST AT AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.