Chicago
36
BEAT

Little Caesar Pizza

3337 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
36/100

Mixed record — 5 of 15 inspections passed

Inspections
15
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-10
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-10
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
2025-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

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.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged insulation around walk-in cooling lines, instructed to replace

2024-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

2024-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

2022-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

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 C...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2022-05-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2022-04-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

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.

2020-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

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.

2018-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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.

critical Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON BOTH OF THE WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2017-07-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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).

minor Sanitation

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).

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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.

2016-11-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-10-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

critical Pest Activity

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

2015-10-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

critical Pest Activity

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.

2014-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
2
serious Other

* 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 foo...

minor Sanitation

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.

2013-12-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON VENT SYSTEM ABOVE PIZZA OVEN; REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

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.

2011-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* 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 HAZARD...

serious Other

* 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 .

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 REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS(WALK-IN-COOLER),MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO TABLE,MULTI-USE SH...

minor Sanitation

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 REA...

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