LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

6940 S ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60636

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility has no closure records in our database.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/04/2025 CONDITIONAL .

What violations were found?

  1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
  2.   and 6 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

Inspection History

Violations

  • PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,HAM,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:48 A.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
  • UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PIZZA SLICER BEING USED ON ALL PIZZAS MUST PROVIDE COLOR CODED SLICERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONYAMINATION OF FOOD.
  • FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
    Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH DOUGH CUTTING MACHINE.
  • PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM WHILE PREPARING PIZZA.NO GUM CHEWING ALLOWED WHILE HANDLING FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEE SWALLOWED GUM DURING INSPECTION.(COS)

Violations

  • PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    Inspector Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:05 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
  • SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
    Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Violations

  • FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
  • SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Violations

  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 15980
inspection_date 2025-04-04
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 1.
violation_description PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
violation_comment PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Violation 2
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,HAM,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:48 A.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
Violation 3
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
Violation 4
violation_code 44.
violation_description UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
violation_comment OBSERVED PIZZA SLICER BEING USED ON ALL PIZZAS MUST PROVIDE COLOR CODED SLICERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONYAMINATION OF FOOD.
Violation 5
violation_code 47.
violation_description FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
violation_comment MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
Violation 6
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH DOUGH CUTTING MACHINE.
Violation 7
violation_code 6.
violation_description PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
violation_comment OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM WHILE PREPARING PIZZA.NO GUM CHEWING ALLOWED WHILE HANDLING FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEE SWALLOWED GUM DURING INSPECTION.(COS)

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 46954
inspection_date 2024-09-09
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 1.
violation_description PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
violation_comment PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Violation 2
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:05 P.M. WITH CERTIFICATE.(COS)
Violation 3
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment 3-305.13 : OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 45.
violation_description SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
violation_comment 4-903.11(A;C) : OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment 4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 6
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment 5-205.15 : OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 48998
inspection_date 2024-08-22
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 37.
violation_description FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
violation_comment OBSERVED SAUCE SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT WING PREP AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAUCE BOTTLES WITH LABEL OF COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 45.
violation_description SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
violation_comment OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TO-GO CONTAINERS AND SINGLE-USE PAPER CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE PIZZA OVEN TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (CONVEYOR BELT GEARS AND GRILL SURFACE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Violation 5
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 58388
inspection_date 2023-12-14
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 58388
inspection_date 2023-12-14
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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