LEAMINGTON FOODS

Address: 5467 W MADISON ST , CHICAGO, IL 60644, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on May 28, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Observed fly strips hanging in basement produce prep area Code 38
• ● Observed numerous packages of meat(chuck steak, ribeye steak, sandwich steak, spencer steak, beef shanks, etc) spoiled, discolored (black, brown and green patches) and displayed for sale in meat display cooler Code 13

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 2 (Medium)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (39 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-05-28 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint) 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF MEAT(CHUCK STEAK, RIBEYE STEAK, SANDWICH STEAK, SPENCER STEAK, BEEF SHANKS, ETC) SPOILED, DISCOLORED (BLACK,
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-04-24 00:00:00 (Short Form Complaint) 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SI
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-04-07 00:00:00 (Complaint) 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT AL
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2024-09-24 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING THE TIME
• Pass — 2023-08-31 00:00:00 () 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING IN 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN
• Fail — 2023-08-25 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2023-08-24 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 55.2F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN LEG
• Pass — 2022-09-08 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2022-08-31 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. REAR FAR WALL OF BASEMENT AND INSIDE CAGE AREA WITH APPROX 15-20 DROPPING
• Pass — 2022-02-23 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2022-02-16 00:00:00 () 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE RUSTED SHOPPING CARTS FILLED WITH UNPACKAGED LOOSE PORK RIBS BEING HELD FOR DISTRUBUTION IN THE MEAT STORAGE WALK IN AREA. FOOD DENATURED AN
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-11-02 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Fail — 2021-08-31 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Fail — 2021-08-27 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-05-26 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-04-30 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
• Fail — 2021-04-27 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Fail — 2021-04-20 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES W
• Pass — 2020-04-23 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-09-16 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF AND SMOKED MEATS A

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