LITTLE LEAF MARKET.

Chicago Health Dept

4942 W 44TH ST · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (May 2025).

1 inspection on record since 2025 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2025
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL, VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AND PROVIDE ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO CLEANING AGENT AVAILABLE FOR CLEANING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REFRIGERATED DISPLAY UNIT NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONITORING COLD/HOLD TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING TO EACH BASIN WITH MINIMUM OF 110F. BASINS OF SINK MUST BE OF ADEQUATE SIZE FOR SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE UTILIZED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Employee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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