Little Caesars Pizza

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 4, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 26, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge not present during the inspection. Instructed facility to always have a person in charge present at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea accidents that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed cold holding tcs food at inadequate cold holding temperature; about 3 lbs of cooked beef at 57f. Instructed to maintain all cold holding tcs food at 41f or below at all times. Employee discarded said tcs food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed improper sewage disposable at the toilet bowl in the toilet room, at the time of the inspection the toilet bowl was not able to flush properly and there was an excessive amount of sewage water on the floor in the toilet room. Per employees the second toilet room is not accessible nor is operable. Instructed to properly convey sewage at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold-water knob at the rear handwashing sink not turning on. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the ground area with excessive garbage around the outside dumpsters and the outside dumpster lids not closed tightly. Instructed to clean ground area and always maintain the outside dumpster lids closed at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted while tcs foods (pork, beef, chicken) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site and an original city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted at all times. 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: 2-102.13 observed the male food handler without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Aug 8, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on bottom of prep tables and shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from bottom of prep tables and shelving units.

     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 food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, holding units, shelving units, pallets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plumbing fixtures not clean inside washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed litter on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on walls behind 3-compartment sink, inside floor drains, on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. 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 unused articles, crates, equipment in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean