Little Leaf Market

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 19, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original, valid certificate on site

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: No sanitizer available for sanitizing of multi use equipment and utensils. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: No cleaning agent available for cleaning of multi use equipment and utensils. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Refrigerated display unit not on. Instd to have on and able to maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sinks and prep sink. Instd to provide 100f-120f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device for monitoring cold/hold temperatures. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priroity foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide same and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit for sanitizer that will be utilized. Instd to provide same and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required