PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1650 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 4, 2023
Canvass
License #2221
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 4, 2023. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS: MARINARA, CHEESE, AND PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F - 58.5F, LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS. WEIGHT OF DISCARDED FOOD AT APPROX 50 LBS TOTAL COST$200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. pRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AMBIEN TEMPERATURE AT 59F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER UTILIZE SAID COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AMBIEN TEMPERATURE AT 59F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER UTILIZE SAID COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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