LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE FOR CURRENT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. FACILITY NO LONGER SERVICED BY RENTOKILL, LAST LOGBOOK SERVICE RECEIPT FROM 2022. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS USED AS TIES AROUND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FOOD CARTS AND DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE HAND TOWELS FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR ALL CHEMICAL SANTIIZERS USED AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF PIZZA ASSEMBLY LINE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD- AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PIZZA OVEN AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOIELD WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PIZZA OVEN AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SOIELD WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.