DEC 17
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC..
BEAT. 18/100
7963 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2025 · failed
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE REAR MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 152024FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NOV 32021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM GARBAGE IN NEED OF COVER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR NEAR REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
DEC 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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JUN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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
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
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
AUG 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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)
FEB 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
* 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.
OCT 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
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.
JUL 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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
* 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)
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
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.
DEC 192012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* 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.
MAR 142012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DEC 62010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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.
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.
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