LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC.

7963 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. CanvassDec 17, 2025

   9 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 53.4 DEGREES(HAM, SLICED VEGETEABLES) IN THE THREE DOOR PIZZA PREP STATION UPPER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS (15LBS) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED THREE DOOR PIZZA COOLING/PREP UNIT OUT OF TEMPERATURE HAM AT (52.9) DISCARDED PRODUCT, UNIT TAGGED FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR REMOVE TAG UNTIL REINSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED GAPS IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR RUBBER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE GASKETS SEALS ON THE THREE DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLING UNIT ON ALL DOORS DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING MISSING FROM THE LIGHT UNIT IN THE FRONT PIZZA AREA OVER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.
2. Complaint Re-InspectionNov 22, 2024

   0 infractions

3. ComplaintNov 15, 2024

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW OR VERIFICATION. INSTD IS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE-ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • HANDWASH IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE, BASIN COVERED WITH A TRAY AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN THE BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NON-FUNCTIONAL DIGITAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH INCLUDES SERVICE REPORTS AND IS MAINTAINED ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE/KIT FOR SANITIZER PROVIDED ON SITE (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE SANTIZING TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR DRAIN, INCLUDING THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATTER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
4. CanvassNov 3, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • LARGE CAN OPEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • TOILET ROOM GARBAGE IN NEED OF COVER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR NEAR REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
5. Short Form ComplaintDec 8, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
6. CanvassJun 8, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED (PIC) WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, OR NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ( TCS) FOODS BEING PREPARED HANDLED, SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ALL SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRI, ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 8-16-19) NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED
7. CanvassAug 16, 2019

   11 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-17-17 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
8. CanvassFeb 17, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-012A.
   • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
     • INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
9. CanvassOct 13, 2015

   4 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE FOR SANITATION MANAGER POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED (PIZZA)/ SOLD, CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNITS @ 161*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED THE UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR REAR UNDER AND AROUND THE FLOUR BAGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING COMMING OFF UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING TO WALL.
10. CanvassJul 25, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN COOKING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHEESE, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AND AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED DECEMBER 19, 2012 NOT DISPLAYED/VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, ONLY THE COMPLIANCE ONE DATED MARCH 14, 2012 POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE STORAGE DOUGH RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE RACK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND DIRT/DUST PARTICLES ON THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. Short Form ComplaintDec 19, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
12. CanvassMar 14, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, TRAY STORAGE CARTS, PIZZA PAN TABLE STORAGE AND SHELF STORAGE. ALSO CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING VENTS OVER PIZZA TABLE AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER OVEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT PIAAZ CUTTING BOARD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
13. ComplaintJan 28, 2011

    0 infractions

14. CanvassDec 6, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.