Little Caesars
4830 W Diversey Ave Bldg, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026
Little Caesars was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed a torn door gasket inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for sauce containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed two employees with no hair restraints on while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints while in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed continued non-compliance. Priority foundation violation not corrected from report#2627859 dated on 12/02/2025 as follows: #48: still observed no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in three compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed two employees with no hair restraints on while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints while in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two employees with no hair restraints on while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints while in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in three compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a bulk food container of flour without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on bulk containers (flour, sugar, etc) to properly identify food item.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees preparing and packaging food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while handling open food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted in public view from the previous inspection (3/29/22). Management was given today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago food manager certificate. There is currently no food prep taking place on site (no food on site). Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris inside the hot-holding "portal" units near the front counter. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found an incomplete pest control log book; found no pest control license with an idph 051- number inside log book at time of inspection. Instructed to have a pest control log book on site that meets food code requirements. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris inside the hot-holding "portal" units near the front counter. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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