Little Caesar Pizza #1648

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints. All long hair must be restained. Instructed to correct and maintain

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 detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following equipment in need of detail cleaning: all counters, all table tops, all hand sinks, prep sinks, 3 compartment sink, food racks, interior of all hot and cold holding cabinets. All equipment in need of detail cleeaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Rear hand sink very slow draining. Instructed to correct and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle open with trash on ground all around container. Instructed manager on duty outside container must remain closed and no trash on ground. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls throughout establishment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and food splatters. Instructed to clean under and around all equipment and clean all walls to remove all splatter.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry ingredient containers and squirt bottles with not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed speed racks of uncooked pizzas not covered while proofing in the food prep area. Instructed to cover food items and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed majority food handlers with hair restraints on while in the food prep area, preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no receptacle with a lid in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry ingredient containers and squirt bottles with not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed speed racks of uncooked pizzas not covered while proofing in the food prep area. Instructed to cover food items and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed majority food handlers with hair restraints on while in the food prep area, preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no receptacle with a lid in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed dry ingredient containers and squirt bottles with not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed speed racks of uncooked pizzas not covered while proofing in the food prep area. Instructed to cover food items and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed majority food handlers with hair restraints on while in the food prep area, preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no receptacle with a lid in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry ingredient containers and squirt bottles with not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook is missing required information (logbook was empty). Missing record of visits and missing copy of service ticket that sets forth the pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects on site during inspection in the following areas: in dishwashing, coming from the floor drain at the 1 compartment sink, and in the food prep area on the walls and ceilings and flying around. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and recommended to contact pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed speed racks of uncooked pizzas not covered while proofing in the food prep area. Instructed to cover food items and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed majority food handlers with hair restraints on while in the food prep area, preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the counter tops and prep station to remove spill and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Wash room fixture need cleaning and maintaining.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage can with a lid inside of the employee's washroom as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and ceiling and light shields dirty. Must clean and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises including the inside of the walk in cooler and washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the restroom floor in need of a detail cleaning, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling light shield not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in employee restroom, organize and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor along pizza prep sation at rear of food spills ad debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light panel at ceiling over pizza prep station.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the wall next to the washroom door.

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 30 live fruit flies on the walls, ceiling and equipment in the food preparation area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the movable storage racks and the storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Clean the top of the pizza oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the wall next to the washroom door. Clean the dust on the ceiling vents in the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (pizza at 155.4f) is being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not provided on the premises. Must provide 3 sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a valid certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, pork) are being handled and served to the public. Instructed to have a city of chicago food service manager on site at all times facility is open and operating. Serious violation 7-38-012.

* 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, WHEN PIZZAS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 165*F,IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood not clean over oven, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall around the rear 3 compartment sink not clean/caulk also missing between wall/sink, instructed to clean wall and recaulk. Also clean light shields over prep counter.

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

Inspector’s note: No chicago certified manager on duty and certificate posted when cooked pizza 180.3f prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all prep tables, holding units, and storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in all areas, near utility sink, etc. Clean all floor drains. Clean floors in prep and storage areas along walls and corners(food debris). Grout loose floor tiles in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal opening around pipe fitting under sink in washroom. Seal loose baseboards along walls near walk-in cooler. Seal openings along wall and baseboards in rear prep area near mixer.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor under front counter. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding

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 10-15 flying insects in rear storage area near walk-in cooler, utensil storage shelves, 3-compartment and utility sinks. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all prep tables, holding units, and storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in all areas, near utility sink, etc. Clean all floor drains. Clean floors in prep and storage areas along walls and corners(food debris). Grout loose floor tiles in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls and ceiling vents in prep area(dust buildup). Seal opening around pipe fitting under sink in washroom. Seal loose baseboards along walls near walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor under front counter. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

* 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 fo0ds (pizza, chicken wings, etc). No proof of enrollment/class being taken, etc. Available. Nstd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager present at time of inspection while potentially hazardous food is being served. Chicken wings 142 f citation issued serious 7-38-012

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 11/6/2013 (inspection # 1151789) not corrected: 33 need to clean and sanitize all prep areas. Clean all carts storage shelves for dry storage and walk in cooler. 35- need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in rear restroom and clean all dusty ceiling vents. Also celan ceiling light shields. Clean walls behind 3-compartment. Citation issued 7-42-090 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Extreme dust found behind pizza oven. Remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock on floor and against wall throughout. Instructed to elevate 6" and away from wall. Cracked floor tiles by front door and under pizza oven repair/replace same. Floor unclean under large equiptment and along wall base. Instructed to clean under and behind all large equiptment and along floor base.

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

Inspector’s note: All doors throughout unclean. Clean and maintain all doors in a sanitary condition. Wall in rear behind hot water heater in disrepair. Repair and maintain wall.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Utensils for pizza condiments stored with handle inside product. Instructed to store utensils properly.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted at this time,no certified manager on premises/proof of enrollment at this time when potentially hazardous foods being prepared and served. Pizza 180*f at this time

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize all prep areas. Clean all carts,storage shelves dry storage and in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in rear restroom, and clean all dusty ceiling vents, also clean ceiling light shields.clean walls behind rear 3 comp.

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 20 live smallflies were found on the ceiling and walls by the rear door and dishroom, remove all evidence of smallfly activity.

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

Inspector’s note: The baseboards are dirty, scrub the buildup out of the corners and edges.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings around the oven are dusty and oily and have smallfly residue in the rear door area, clean the walls and ceilings from top to bottom.

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

Inspector’s note: The light shield is dirty above the rear door, clean out the shield.

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

Inspector’s note: The bathroom door stays open, install a self-closing device.

* 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 SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.NOTE MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063635 16 COURT DATE03/17/2011 9;00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR INFO.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE, THE TRAVEL RACKS AND THE AIR CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.