LITTLE CAESAR 'S PIZZA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA BEING STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACKENED, WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: 2-401.11--OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK STORED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK STORED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN BOXES WHICH WERE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND PROTECTED FROM ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE ON SITE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID NOT SHUT TIGHT WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING AND PIZZA BOXES ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353.#57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353.#57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 10/13/2023, REPORT #2583339. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SAUSAGE, PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 140F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49°C (120°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED HAIRNETS NOT BEING WORN BY TWO FOOD HANDLERS WHO WERE PREPARING BREADSTICKS AND PIZZA. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353. #53--FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN. MUST PROVIDE. #57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.HANDLES SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN.MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE (DOUGH ROUNDER) AND STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (04/21/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE (DOUGH ROUNDER) AND STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2498179 DATED:04/13/2021 #54--OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED;ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS BROKEN LIDS WITH APPROX:4"INCH OPENINGS AND OTHER GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID/COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. Apr 20, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 4/23/2021.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX:20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE (DOUGH ROUNDER) AND STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED;ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS BROKEN LIDS WITH APPROX:4"INCH OPENINGS AND OTHER GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID/COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b), CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK/STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2370097 DATED:05/04/2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD ON WALL NEXT TO OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #55-FOUND CEILING TILES (AROUND OVEN VENT) AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Aug 4, 2020 #57-FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Aug 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/20/21.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.