What is Little Caesar Pizza's health inspection score?

Little Caesar Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Caesar Pizza last inspected?

Little Caesar Pizza was last inspected on November 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Caesar Pizza have?

Little Caesar Pizza has 35 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Caesar Pizza safe to eat at?

Little Caesar Pizza has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Little Caesar Pizza

Name: Little Caesar Pizza
Address: 5640 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 60

5640 W ROOSEVELT RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/20/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+39 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5640 W ROOSEVELT RD , Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW FOR NEW STAFF

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) SAUCE, CHICKEN WINGS, DICED HAM) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude the accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXCESSIVE SAUCE SPLATTER ON COOLING UNITS, WUNDER BAR SAUCE SPINNER, ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELVATION UNITS CONTAINING FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.18 OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, FLOUR AND TRASH ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PIZZA PREP, ALL ROLLING CARTS AND LEANING SHELVING UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN IMMODERATE AMOUNT OF SAUCE AND DRIED FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL CRUMBLED AND IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WAL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med8 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) SAUCE, CHICKEN, DICED HAM) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN BOTH IN-USE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR USE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AS WELL AS REAR STORAGE SPACE ON CARDBOARD BOXES, FLYING AROUND IN THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL UNDER ROLLING CARTS, IN FRONT PREP PIZZA BOXING AND SLICING PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXCESSIVE SAUCE SPLATTER ON COOLING UNITS, WUNDER BAR SAUCE SPINNER, ALL SHELVING UNITS AND ELVATION UNITS CONTAINING FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL IN FRONT PIZZA PREP, ALL ROLLING CARTS AND LEANING SHELVING UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH AN IMMODERATE AMOUNT OF SAUCE AND DRIED FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL CRUMBLED AND IN DISREPAIR WITH LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WAL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE TOILET ROOMS AND IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, FLOUR AND TRASH ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED-OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR AND BAKING SODA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS UNDER THE PIZZA MAKING STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE RUBBER GASKETS, INSIDE THE COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOLER AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN, THE REAR TOILET ROOM CEILING VENT MISSING AND THE REAR TOILET ROOM SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE COMPUTER AND HAND SINK IS LOCATED, UNDER AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN, UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR WALL COVING UNDER THE PIZZA DOUGH COUNTER AREA LOOSE AND MISSING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES OVER THE PIZZA OVEN MISSING AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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