What is Little Caesar Pizza's health inspection score?

Little Caesar Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 last inspected?

Little Caesar Pizza was last inspected on April 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Caesar Pizza have?

Little Caesar Pizza has 40 total violations across 1 inspection 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 good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Little Caesar Pizza serve?

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

Official Health Record

Little Caesar Pizza

Name: Little Caesar Pizza
Address: 1406 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 80

1406 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/15/2026

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Italian•Back of the Yards

Ranked #45 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 59% of italian restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) 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.

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1406 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

8 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN BAG OF DICED HAM ON LOWER RACK OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION ON UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER. MUST MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES INCLUDING GASKETS OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING PIZZA INGREDIENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A LID , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, UNDER FRONT REGISTERS, BEHIND PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER ALL ROLLING CARTS, AND RISERS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL BASE REMOVED AND ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA WHERE DOUGH IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PIZZA PREP AREAS, ALL WIRED SPEED RACKS, SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING SAUCES AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, FOOD AND ORGANIC BUILD UP. INSTRUCTD TO REMOVE AT FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULDBS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
2-205.15: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK(S) DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High1 Med5 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS(SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN,PEPPERONI) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF DIARRHEAL OR VOMITOUS EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 74.3F-74.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUIST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD MATTER ON FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ANTS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL ANTS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE TOWELS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ASSIGN PROPER DRYING LOCATION FOR ALL TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY(TABLES, SINKS, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS,SHELVING, WALLS, REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND GREASE ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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