Little Caesar Pizza #1648

Chicago Health Dept

2601 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 6

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE RESTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.15 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COUNTERS, ALL TABLE TOPS, ALL HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD RACKS, INTERIOR OF ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REAR HAND SINK VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL WALLS TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.

JUL 28

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDTOWEL DISPENSOR IN POOR REPAIR. NO PAPER TOWELS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE HANDTOWELS AT SINK FOR USE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL LONG HAIR MUST BE RESTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COUNTERS, ALL TABLE TOPS, ALL HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD RACKS, INTERIOR OF ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR HAND SINK VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OPEN WITH TRASH ON GROUND ALL AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY OUTSIDE CONTAINER MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND NO TRASH ON GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL WALLS TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.

SEP 16

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

AUG 19

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

AUG 14

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PROVIDED WITH AN EXAM DATE OF 2023. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #38:STILL NOTED OVER 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 3 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREAS ON WALLS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA WALLS, BIG FLIES LANDING ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (PREP TABLES). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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AUG 7

2025

FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AND DID NOT DRY THEM WITH A HAND DRYER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND DRY HANDS PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVE THE TOILET ROOM AND DID NOT WASH HANDS UPON ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND AFTER LEAVING THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION (LOGBOOK WAS EMPTY). MISSING RECORD OF VISITS AND MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING, COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPEED RACKS OF UNCOOKED PIZZAS NOT COVERED WHILE PROOFING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

JUN 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 14

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASH ROOM FIXTURE NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOM.

JAN 16

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIERED 10/1/2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW/VALID CERTIFICATE.

AUG 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG PIZZA PREP SATION AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANEL AT CEILING OVER PIZZA PREP STATION.

NOV 16

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR.

NOV 3

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE MOVABLE STORAGE RACKS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA AT 155.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

JUL 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, WHEN PIZZAS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 165*F,IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE HOOD NOT CLEAN OVER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN/CAULK ALSO MISSING BETWEEN WALL/SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND RECAULK. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP COUNTER.

MAY 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED PIZZA 180.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS(FOOD DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR MIXER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

MAY 6

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* 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 FO0DS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC). NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/CLASS BEING TAKEN, ETC. AVAILABLE. NSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

FEB 13

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 30 PIZZAS ON ROLLING CART AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.4 F TO 68.3 F. PIZZAS DISGUARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. CHICKEN WINGS 142 F CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/6/2013 (INSPECTION # 1151789) NOT CORRECTED: 33 NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. 35- NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS. ALSO CELAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTREME DUST FOUND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" AND AWAY FROM WALL. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY FRONT DOOR AND UNDER PIZZA OVEN REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND ALONG FLOOR BASE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. WALL IN REAR BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS FOR PIZZA CONDIMENTS STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

NOV 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME,NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 180*F AT THIS TIME

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN ALL CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM, AND CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR 3 COMP.

OCT 10

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE REAR DOOR AND DISHROOM, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF SMALLFLY ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE BUILDUP OUT OF THE CORNERS AND EDGES.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE OVEN ARE DUSTY AND OILY AND HAVE SMALLFLY RESIDUE IN THE REAR DOOR AREA, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHT SHIELD IS DIRTY ABOVE THE REAR DOOR, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE BATHROOM DOOR STAYS OPEN, INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

FEB 14

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED.NOTE MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012 H000063635 16 COURT DATE03/17/2011 9;00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION FOR INFO.

Minor Sanitation

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 NOT CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE, THE TRAVEL RACKS AND THE AIR CURTAINS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.

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