Little Caesars

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 27, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide thermometer capable of measuring both cold/hot temperatures and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing sanitizing testing device for sanitizer (quatenary ammominum) on site. Instd to provide 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

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All wire storage racks, rolling carts, and exterior of trash receptacles not clean, excessive grease, dust, debris. Instd to detail clean all and maintained

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/13/23 REPORT 2586857 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39 3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED COOKIES, SAUCES AND DIPS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 55 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND STAINED WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (sausage, cheese, etc). Instd to provide and maintain on site all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Dec 13, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled under prep table. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cookies, sauces and dips stored on floor under and behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors, dust buildup on light shields, ceiling vents, and stained walls and ceiling tiles in front counter, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 30, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No verifiable employee acknowledged health policy available. Instd to have available and accessible at all times for review to verify employees acknowledgment of their responsibility to report illness. Citation issued 7-38-010(a) priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at front handwash sink. Instd to provide and maintain signage

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Torn door gasket at pizza prep cooler. Instd to replace and maintain same

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in front prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain. Cover of floor grease trap not tight fitting, gap noted. Instd to repair and have tightly fitting on entire surface.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive black mold like substance along top of wall base underneath entire length of 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean and maintain free of black substance/dirt/debris. 3-compartment sink floor drain with excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 18, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 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 opener in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Front hot holding doors in need of repair. They are holding temp at this time, instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

5. Sep 23, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drain in rear near 3-compartment sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Summary report not displayed or visible to the public. Instd to display summary report visible to customers. Citation issued 7-42-010 priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

6. Sep 7, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed small cups of red sauce with no labels, instructed on proper labeling.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a black substance on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed the ceiling tiles, and light shields not clean, instructed to clean. Also replace the ceiling light that is out over the prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Sep 26, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

     Inspector’s note: No hot water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all times. Plumber arrived on site to restore hot water. Critical violation 7-38-030

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning. Floors in 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning under sink, and in corners. Floor drains in need of cleaning to remove all build up. All standing and pooling water must be removed. Clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walls in 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. Washbowl in washroom is slow draining. Correct and maintain.

8. Nov 9, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed red sauce not in original container ,pre packaged with out lable, instructed on proper labeling.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front ceiling vents not clean, instructed to clean.

9. Aug 1, 2014 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 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 certified food manager or certificate on the premises while preparing/serving potentially hazarous foods (i.e. Ham, sausage, cheese, chicken, etc.) instructed to have both on site at all times, original city of chicago certificate must be posted. Serious violation 7-38-012(a)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found racks inside coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found ceiling tiles and light shields in the prep area with dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

10. Nov 20, 2012 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · 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: No city of chicago sanitation certificate or person with city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspoection while handling potentially hazardous foods. Sausage pizza, chicken wings etc. Instructed manager on site to enroll in sanitation class. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces must be cleaned and free from build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls at three compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

11. Sep 24, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from 9-17-12 report #1227570 9-17-12 not corrected. Manager arrived to correct door. Critical violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous serious not corrected.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No person on site at time of inspection with a city of chicago sanitation certificate. No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain a certificate and/or enroll in sanitation class. Serious citation 7-38-012 citaton issued no person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces must be cleaned and free from build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls at three compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

12. Sep 17, 2012 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front enterance door not rodent proofed. Bottom of door has 1/4 inch gap. Light available. Must completely seal all outer openings. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outer openings not sealed.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean containers open with garbage on ground. Must clean and maintain area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outside garbage area not clean and maintained.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to have a person and a certificate on site at all times when preparing, holding or cooking of potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces must be cleaned and free from build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along wall bases in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls at three compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

13. Sep 21, 2011 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: City of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, sausage). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

14. Sep 8, 2011 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not clean. Observed garbage on surrounding area, including containers of oil labeled little caesars pizza. Instd to keep garbage dumpster and surrounding area clean, free of garbage on ground. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • 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 (pizza, sausage). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves 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: Floor in corners and under 3-compartment sink 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: Walls behind 3-compartment sink not clean, food debris splashes. Clean same. Vents and lightshields in waiting area not clean. Clean same

15. Oct 15, 2010 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: No city of chicago certified mgr on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (sausage, cheese, pizza). Citation issued 7-38-012. Instd to have on duty at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves 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: Floor in corners and under 3-compartment sink 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: Walls behind 3-compartment sink not clean, food debris splashes. Clean same. Vents and lightshields in waiting area not clean. Clean same.