Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Little Caesars # 1744
5601 S Harlem Ave
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3 inspectionsComplaint
Jun 27, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING BOTH COLD/HOT TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITIZER (QUATENARY AMMOMINUM) ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS, ROLLING CARTS, AND EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAINED
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12/13/23 REPORT 2586857 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39 3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED COOKIES, SAUCES AND DIPS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND STAINED WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 13, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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OBSERVED COOKIES, SAUCES AND DIPS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND STAINED WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source