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LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1643

(Also Known As: LITTLE CAESAR 'S PIZZA)

5608 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Dunning

License #: 2222

20
Total Inspections
10
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 19, 2025 Inspection

November 19, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 11, 2024 Inspection

January 11, 2024• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 39. 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 T...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 4, 2023 Inspection

December 4, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 6. 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.

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 27, 2023 Inspection

November 27, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 6. 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.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 20, 2023 Inspection

October 20, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 60. 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...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 13, 2023 Inspection

October 13, 2023• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 2. 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 ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 8, 2022 Inspection

September 8, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN. MUST PROVIDE.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 31, 2022 Inspection

August 31, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 18, 2021 Inspection

May 18, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. 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/RE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 21, 2021 Inspection

April 21, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 47. 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 MANAGE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 13, 2021 Inspection

April 13, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. 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 ...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 4, 2020 Inspection

May 4, 2020• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 9, 2016 Inspection

May 9, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVEN DUSTY, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 4, 2015 Inspection

December 4, 2015• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK.--------...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 5, 2014 Inspection

August 5, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in co...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 19, 2013 Inspection

June 19, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 23, 2012 Inspection

July 23, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 18, 2011 Inspection

January 18, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 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 h...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 10, 2011 Inspection

January 10, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proofed. Found outside garbage dumpster with ov...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 21, 2010 Inspection

May 21, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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