LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA.
1406 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 152026PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, sausage...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
DEC 312025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN BAG OF DICED HAM ON LOWER RACK OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION ON UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES INCLUDING GASKETS OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING PIZZA INGREDIENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP AREAS, ALL WIRED SPEED RACKS, SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, UNDER FRONT REGISTERS, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER ALL ROLLING CARTS, AND RISERS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL BASE REMOVED AND ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA WHERE DOUGH IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULDBS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 142024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-205.15: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 72024FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK(S) DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 152022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 82022FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS(SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN,PEPPERONI) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF DIARRHEAL OR VOMITOUS EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 74.3F-74.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUIST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL ANTS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TOWELS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ASSIGN PROPER DRYING LOCATION FOR ALL TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS 150 F,ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN FLOOR AT COLD HOLDING PREP STATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AT REAR.
MAY 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SAUSAGE PIZZA 180.5F, CHICKEN, ETC)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND REAR EXPOSED SINK.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
ELEVATE ALL DIPPING SAUCES, COOKIES, ETC OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WOMEN WASHROOM.
FEB 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP IN MEN WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 165.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERITIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6-3-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS,
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
ELEVATE ALL DIPPING SAUCES, COOKIES, ETC OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WOMEN WASHROOM.
JUN 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA,CHICKEN,CHEESE BREADS ETC.) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WITH NO PROOF OF CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38- 012 ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS, UNDER PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN MENS WASHROOM, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE WASHBOWL AND TOILET MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP TABLES FRONT AND REAR NOT CLEAN ALSO REAR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT PREP AREA, AND BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE REAR SPRAYER BROKEN WATER SQUIRTING FROM THE TOP OF HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(USING TOWELS TO STOP UP SINK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 292013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALL ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REAR HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. SLOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 82012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR PIZZA INGREDIENTS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, ETC) NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL ATTACHED CHEMICAL DISPENSING HARDWARE AND LINES AT SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 PREMISES WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED./PIZZA,CHICKEN,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED,DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPEN TO SUMMARY. CITATION ISSUED,SERIOUS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL/DATE ALL PREPED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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