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LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE

2022 W 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641056

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Minor leak noted at bottom of 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Kitchen window screen in poor repair, a large hole noted, instructed to repair.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955338

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PRODUCTS IMPROPERLY ELEVATED WITH POP CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD ON RACKS OR PLATFORM WITH LEGS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD ON FLOORING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED FOR FLOORING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NEEDS REPAIR AT BUTCHER/DELI AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752019

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS OF MEAT SAW OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751595

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522420 DATED 1/28/2015 NOT CORRECTED: #38 NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINKS BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AND THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILL AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS OF MEAT SAW OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522420

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVERED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVERED RAW CHOP STEAK IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER STORED IN A FOAM MEAT TRAY NOT WRAPED ABOVE LIMES AND CILANTRO. MANAGER HAS REMOVE THE TRAY OF STEAK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED FOAM MEAT TRAYS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND ON THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE CARNITAS DISPLAY CASE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER, MEAT GRINDER AND THE BAND SAW BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY BETWEEN USES. EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NEED CLEANING TOO. ALSO DEFROST DELI COOLER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AND SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS AT THE EXPOSE HAND SINKS BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AND THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE DELI COUNTER. MUST REMOVED AND/OR ORGANZIE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501294

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FLAT, AND CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED FRYER REAR PREP. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE REAR SMALL BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST (REMOVE ICE) AND CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE MOP SINK IN CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151956

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, BAND SAW, AND GRINDER. NEED TO CLEAN ALL COOLER INTERIOR, AND FAN GUARD COVERS.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB WHICH IS OUT, REAR COOKING HOOD.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO PROPANE TANKS ONE IN USE, ONE STORED UNDER REAR PREP TABLE NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227731

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319347

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE · 2022 W 51ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT DELI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PREP TABLES ON SITE TO VERIFY THEY ARE SUITABLE FOR FOOD PREPARATION.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST SEAL 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND SIDES OF THE FRONT,REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOF ON ALL FOUR SIDES.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: WASHROOM FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, TOILET IN SAME WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR TOILET BOWL AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SALES FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED COOLERS,ICE CREAM MACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORAGNIZE ITEMS.

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