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LEAMINGTON FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

LEAMINGTON FOODS 5467 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Grocery Store
June 14, 2013 Complaint License #36690
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA AND REPLACE THE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR 1ST FL AND TWO WASLK IN FREEZERS IN THA BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM FREEZER .WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DISPLAY COOLER AND CASES, PRODUCE, DAIRY, FREEZERS CASES AND PACKAGED MEAT CASES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, STORAGE ROOMS, DOWN GROCERY AISLE, FRONT ENTRY AREA BY CARTS, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN WRAPPING ROOM
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN MEAT AND PRODUCE ,BREAK ROOM,MEAT WRAPPING AREAS,DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PRODUCE & MEAT WRAPPING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BSMT. WIC/WIF. AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN MEAT MARKET AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PRODUCE AND HOT WATER FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MEAT PROCESSING AND WALK IN COOLER, THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM MIDDLE TOILET IS BROKEN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PRODUCE AND HOT WATER FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNITS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MEAT PROCESSING AND WALK IN COOLER, THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM MIDDLE TOILET IS BROKEN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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