Little Leaf Market
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
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LITTLE LEAF MARKET, located at 4942 W 44th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on May 19, 2025. The inspection identified four critical violations, four major violations, and three minor violations. During the inspection, the person in charge was present and demonstrated knowledge, and the facility had a City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate, with food-contact surfaces noted as cleaned and sanitized.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
License
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — May 19, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL, VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING AGENT AVAILABLE FOR CLEANING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED DISPLAY UNIT NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONITORING COLD/HOLD TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE UTILIZED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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