CHICAGO, IL - An inspection conducted at Little Caesar Pizza #1648 on 08/14/2025 identified food safety violations.
The dining establishment functions from 2601 W Cermak Road Chicago Illinois in Pilsen, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
The inspection details: "Observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate. 2023. Instructed certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The examination revealed violations related to hand washing, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. The CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance According to FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
City health officials have required that Little Caesar Pizza #1648 promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Inspection ID | 2622279 |
| DBA Name | LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 |
| AKA Name | LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #1648 |
| License # | 2224 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 2601 W CERMAK RD |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments | 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | 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. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED MAJORITY FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA |
| PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES | PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. | 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 |
| Latitude | 41.85185721101665 |
| Longitude | -87.69066121876153 |
| Location | (41.85185721101665 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: hand-washing, pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
