Fail

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.

Name: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
Address: 7963 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL, 60652, US

7963 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Failed · as of Dec 17, 2025

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. was last inspected on December 17, 2025 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

December 17, 2025 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

4 critical5 general

CriticalManagement & training

No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

Inspector’s note: No procedure in place nor supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and maintain on-site at all times citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage in the rear mens toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
CriticalFood temperature

Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper holding temperatures of 53.4 degrees(ham, sliced vegeteables) in the three door pizza prep station upper compartments. Instructed to discard items (15lbs) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
CriticalFood temperature

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed three door pizza cooling/prep unit out of temperature ham at (52.9) discarded product, unit tagged for repair. Instructed not to use or remove tag until reinspection has been completed. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
GeneralPests

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in the rear exit door rubber strip at the bottom. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets seals on the three door pizza prep cooling unit on all doors damaged and in need of repair. Instructed to repair all.

Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
GeneralFacility upkeep

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooling unit floor under shelving in need of detailed cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
GeneralFacility upkeep

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the protective shielding missing from the light unit in the front pizza area over the counter. Instructed to provide as a means of preventing a possible physical contamination.

Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
GeneralFacility upkeep

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed air vents in the front prep/ service area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain as needed.

Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

Nov 22, 2024 Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

No violations
Nov 15, 2024 Fail

Complaint · Fail
3 critical4 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site for review or verification. Instd is to provide a verifiable employee-acknowledged policy and maintain on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-010(a) priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: No procedure in place nor supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and maintain on-site at all times citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Handwash in the rear of the prep area where food handlers actively working are not accessible, basin covered with a tray and equipment. Instd to maintain the basin empty and accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Non-functional digital food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide a functional food temperature measure device on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralPests
  
  Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
  
  Inspector’s note: No proof of pest control service or pest control logbook on site. Instd to provide a complete pest control logbook, which includes service reports and is maintained on-site and available at all times. Citation issued 7-38-020(c) priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 38)
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
  
  Inspector’s note: No sanitizing testing device/kit for sanitizer provided on site (quaternary ammonium). Instd to provide santizing testing device and maintain on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 48)
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Floor drain, including the drain pipe of the 3-compartment sink not clean, excessive debris and organic matter. Instd to clean and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Nov 3, 2021 Pass

Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Large can open in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Toilet room garbage in need of cover at all times. Instructed to add and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 53)
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Coving in need of repair near rear hand sink. Instructed to correct and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Dec 8, 2020 Conditional

Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: Repeat-observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation issued 7-38-010
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Jun 8, 2020 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and all supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean of debri, above 3- compartment sink and under sink. Instructed to clean/maintain. Also observed floors not clean of debris under shelving units and 3- comp sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to clean/maintain
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed (pic) with no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate, or no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted when ( tcs) foods being prepared handled, served. Priority foundation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 2)
  City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- PaperworkFood handling
  
  The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary from ( 8-16-19) not displayed and visible to customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Priority foundation citation issued
  
  Official wording (code 61)
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Aug 16, 2019 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge during inspection. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 1)
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
  
  Official wording (code 39)
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles above oven and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles in poor repair near 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing near hot holding units in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
  
  Official wording (code 2)
  City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
- PaperworkFood handling
  
  The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary from 2-17-17 not displayed and visible to customers. Inspection report summary shall be posted in plain view of customers. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-010(b)
  
  Official wording (code 61)
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Feb 17, 2017 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * 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 (chicken, pizza, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Serious 7-38-012a.
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary not displayed or visible to customers. Instd to have displayed and visible to customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
Oct 13, 2015 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  
  Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE FOR SANITATION MANAGER POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED (PIZZA)/ SOLD, CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNITS @ 161*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed the up right freezer not clean, instructed to clean.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed the floor rear under and around the flour bags not clean, instructed to clean.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed the wall coving comming off under the front hand washing unit, instructed to reattach coving to wall.
Jul 25, 2014 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  
  Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certificate posted nor a certified food manager on site when cooking/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Cheese, sausage, chicken, etc.) instructed to have one on site and an original certificate(s) posted at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
  
  Inspector’s note: Found the previous non-compliance inspection report summary dated december 19, 2012 not displayed/visible to all customers, only the compliance one dated march 14, 2012 posted. Instructed to post most recent summary in plain viewing of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Found front exposed hand sink in need of a splash guard to prevent splashing on to the storage dough rack. Instructed to provide a splash guard or relocate rack.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Found dirt/dust particles on the ceiling vents and tiles in the prep area and the toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Dec 19, 2012 Conditional

Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  
  Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate posted/on premises at this time when potentially hazadrous food is being prepared and served.
Mar 14, 2012 Pass

Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, TRAY STORAGE CARTS, PIZZA PAN TABLE STORAGE AND SHELF STORAGE. ALSO CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  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.CLEAN CEILING VENTS OVER PIZZA TABLE AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER OVEN.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  
  Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT PIAAZ CUTTING BOARD.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  
  Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Jan 28, 2011 Pass

Complaint · Pass

No violations
Dec 6, 2010 Pass

Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer not clean. Clean same.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor in corners and under racks not clean. Clean same.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Lightshields and vents thru-out not clean. Clean same.

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Chicago doesn’t give letter grades or scores. Each inspection is Pass, Pass with Conditions, or Fail.
Pass with Conditions means serious problems were found but fixed or corrected during the inspection.
Fail means violations serious enough that the business must be re-inspected, and it may be closed until it passes.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.