Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628311
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11-- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED, PREPARED, READY FOR THE OVEN PIZZAS.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--- NOTED A FOOD AND RUST ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--- LEAK INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-502.11--- NOTED PILED CARDBOARD BOXES AND BAGS OF GARBAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEING STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE REAR EXIT DUE TO FULL EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINERS TO ACCOMMODATE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE GENERATED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER ORDER/PICK-UP AREA.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 6-501.113---- NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN A BUCKET AND IN THE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE SINK TO FACILITATE DRYING. 6-201.17---- EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11---- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2627822
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING STATIONS INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. COOKING EQUIPMENT/FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES IN THE MOP SINK ROOM ADJACENT TO THE STAFF WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 11-14-25 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED, PREPARED, READY FOR THE OVEN PIZZAS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED A FOOD AND RUST ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PILED CARDBOARD BOXES AND BAGS OF GARBAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEING STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY AT THE REAR EXIT DUE TO FULL EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINERS TO ACCOMMODATE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE GENERATED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AND UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER ORDER/PICK-UP AREA.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IN A BUCKET AND IN THE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE SINK TO FACILITATE DRYING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2537567
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2522545
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE CRUMB TRAYS UNDERNEATH THE CONVEYOR FOR THE PIZZA OVEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2521332
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING SINK IS CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER AND DRAINS TO AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND CAN BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE CRUMB TRAYS UNDERNEATH THE CONVEYOR FOR THE PIZZA OVEN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN DOES NOT BACK UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510709 ON 6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303238 ON 7/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED THAT FLOOR GROUT IS SEVERELY DAMAGED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2511188
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510709 ON 6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303238 ON 7/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED THAT FLOOR GROUT IS SEVERELY DAMAGED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2510709
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN WINGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BACON AND HAM) BEING THAWED ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MANGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303238 ON 7/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED THAT FLOOR GROUT IS SEVERELY DAMAGED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2303238
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FLOOR GROUT IS SEVERALLY DAMAGE UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING BATHROOM LIGHTS
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMERY REPORT NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.010(b) CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2213977
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/ OR DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A)- NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT HAND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B)-INSTRUCTED T0 INSTALL A PYSICAL BARRIER IN TE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)- CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13(A)-MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND ON THE HOLES ON THE CEILING BY THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17(A)-CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM, WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11(A)-WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-101.11(A)-FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE TRAINING AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2069694
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 10 CHEESE/PEPPERONI PIZZAS HELD ON RACK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE,AT 73.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATIONS WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMIDSE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BLACKENED CAULKED SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1523154
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANED DAILY, MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS,
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496510
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA · 2501 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 148.2 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINK, UTENSILS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILE.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING AND WALL CEILING MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILE. WALL IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL OPENING IN WALL. WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK CHAULK AND RE-CHAULK AROUND SINK BACKSPLASH.
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How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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