Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2622955
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO LABEL ON BOTTLE WITH BUTTER, OR CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTH FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SURFACES STORED ON WIRE PUSH CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2622768
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO LABEL ON BOTTLE WITH BUTTER, OR CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTH FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SURFACES STORED ON WIRE PUSH CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 25, 2025 AS INSTRUCTED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY IN NEEDED. KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 (VIOLATION PENALTY) CITATION ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2622367
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NO LABEL ON BOTTLE WITH BUTTER, OR CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTH FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD SURFACES STORED ON WIRE PUSH CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY IN NEEDED. KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS NEED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2615152
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,HAM,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:48 A.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM WHILE PREPARING PIZZA.NO GUM CHEWING ALLOWED WHILE HANDLING FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEE SWALLOWED GUM DURING INSPECTION.(COS)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA SLICER BEING USED ON ALL PIZZAS MUST PROVIDE COLOR CODED SLICERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONYAMINATION OF FOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH DOUGH CUTTING MACHINE.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2602394
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:05 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2600564
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2586926
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2581561
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA · 6940 S ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60636
121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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