⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE,INC

(Also Known As: LITTLE MUNCHKINS PRODUCE)

2022 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 2222180

19
Total Inspections
10
Passed
5
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2025 Inspection

August 1, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER CONTAINING HOTDOGS AND FRESH CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2024 Inspection

February 22, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PASTA WITH HOT DOGS 118.5F. M...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2023 Inspection

January 30, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS(SOUR CREAM) HELD FOR 2...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2022 Inspection

June 29, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2021 Inspection

June 30, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT SERVICE COUNTER(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2021 Inspection

June 23, 2021• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2020 Inspection

March 10, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOOD ITEMS(BEANS 158 F) ARE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES AT ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2019 Inspection

May 1, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2019 Inspection

April 24, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2017 Inspection

October 19, 2017• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DETACHED FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING ALUMINUM FOIL ON ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2016 Inspection

November 3, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2016 Inspection

April 14, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2016 Inspection

April 7, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2015 Inspection

January 28, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 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...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2014 Inspection

October 28, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2014 Inspection

February 5, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 6, 2013 Inspection

February 6, 2013• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2013 Inspection

January 24, 2013• License• 13 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.(+12 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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