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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1098993
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP-COOKED FOODS NOT INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS IN HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOUTH WALL, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSER HOSES INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CUT TO PREVENT WASTE WATER BACK-UP
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1098794
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 WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES;(PREPARING/SERVING PIZZAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND PREP TABLES, WALLS SPLATTER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
521917
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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, LARGE MIXER, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CARTS, CAN OPENER AND MOP SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3 PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
414139
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
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRIPPING ONTO UNPROTECTED DOUGH IN WALK IN COOLER FROM CEILING (ICE & CONDENSATION)MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $80.00 35LBS/
20
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.//OBSERVED GARBAGE STORED INSIDE NEX TO PREP AREA IN BUSINESS
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON CERTIFIED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATEDS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER HOOD FOR PIZZA OVEN ,SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN COOLER,UNCLEAN UTENSILS IN STORAGE.,NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON WALL BEHIND 3COMP SINK
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOOR UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING /REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER/REPLACE ALL FLOOR DRAINS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//NEED TO REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE IN FRONT AREA/HOLE IN WALL IN REAR AROND REAR DOOR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHT PREMISES
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.//NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLLERS ON PREMISES
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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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