Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2640775
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE RESTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COUNTERS, ALL TABLE TOPS, ALL HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD RACKS, INTERIOR OF ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REAR HAND SINK VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL WALLS TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1981923
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 155.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1978724
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946895
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, WHEN PIZZAS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 165*F,IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD NOT CLEAN OVER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/CAULK ALSO MISSING BETWEEN WALL/SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP COUNTER.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1537974
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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 CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED PIZZA 180.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR MIXER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1537726
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1401376
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FO0DS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC). NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/CLASS BEING TAKEN, ETC. AVAILABLE. NSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1396203
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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 30 PIZZAS ON ROLLING CART AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.4 F TO 68.3 F. PIZZAS DISGUARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. CHICKEN WINGS 142 F CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/6/2013 (INSPECTION # 1151789) NOT CORRECTED: 33 NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. 35- NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CELAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTREME DUST FOUND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" AND AWAY FROM WALL. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY FRONT DOOR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG FLOOR BASE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. WALL IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS FOR PIZZA CONDIMENTS STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151789
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 180*F AT THIS TIME
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM, AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR 3 COMP.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1279238
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE REAR DOOR AND DISHROOM, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMALLFLY ACTIVITY.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE BUILDUP OUT OF THE CORNERS AND EDGES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE OVEN ARE DUSTY AND OILY AND HAVE SMALLFLY RESIDUE IN THE REAR DOOR AREA, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELD IS DIRTY ABOVE THE REAR DOOR, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELD.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE BATHROOM DOOR STAYS OPEN, INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
491761
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 · 2601 W CERMAK RD
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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.NOTE MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063635 16 COURT DATE03/17/2011 9;00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR INFO.
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE, THE TRAVEL RACKS AND THE AIR CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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