What is Little Caesar Pizza #1643's health inspection score?

Little Caesar Pizza #1643 has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Caesar Pizza #1643 last inspected?

Little Caesar Pizza #1643 was last inspected on March 31, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Caesar Pizza #1643 have?

Little Caesar Pizza #1643 has 38 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Caesar Pizza #1643 safe to eat at?

Little Caesar Pizza #1643 has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Little Caesar Pizza #1643 serve?

Little Caesar Pizza #1643 serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Little Caesar Pizza #1643

Name: Little Caesar Pizza #1643
Address: 5608 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 60

5608 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/31/2026

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0Fair

Italian•Portage Park

Ranked #24 of 24 in Portage ParkBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Mar 31, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

5608 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Complaint1 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CASES OF SODA BEING STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACKENED, WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11--OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK STORED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF ENERGY DRINK STORED IN PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN BOXES WHICH WERE ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND PROTECTED FROM ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE ON SITE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID NOT SHUT TIGHT WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING AND PIZZA BOXES ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY BEHIND PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND BEHIND PIZZA OVEN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353.#57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353.#57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 10/13/2023, REPORT #2583339. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SAUSAGE, PIZZA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 140F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 49�C (120�F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED HAIRNETS NOT BEING WORN BY TWO FOOD HANDLERS WHO WERE PREPARING BREADSTICKS AND PIZZA. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353. #53--FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN. MUST PROVIDE. #57--FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563353. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN. MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.HANDLES SAUSAGE, CHEESE,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING SOLUTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH NO COVER FOR TRASH CAN.MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND EXHAUST VENT INSIDE RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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