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LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA

3337 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 6, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 10, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 15 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 10, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 13, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on September 25, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 19, 2015. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitize solution, Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Damaged insulation around walk-in cooling lines, instructed to replace
  2. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CONVEYER OVEN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF CONVEYER OVEN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM DUE TO THE ACCUMULTION OF GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEM IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATIO OF GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ALL FILTERS IN CONVEYER OVEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPLACED AS NEEDED. THE FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 71.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND STRING CHEESE AT 55F ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AND PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION STACK.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 FROM REPORT #2356926 ON 1/17/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19 MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH OF THE WASHROOM DOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12(A) CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink. and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under storage shelving/pallets in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock item must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INNING OF RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS THE PREP COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  12. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ARTICLES FROM THE FRONT WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  13. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PIZZAS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN; REMOVE DUST.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME RUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN; REMOVE/PAINT CEILING VENT.
  15. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SAUSAGE PIZZA 149.8 F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED, NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED .
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS(WALK-IN-COOLER),MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE,MULTI-USE SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DOUBLE DOOR CLOSET REAR.

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