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B

Leamington Foods

5467 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644

Grocery Store · Risk 2 (Medium)

Risk
Elevated
score 40/100
3
inspections on file
17
total violations
3
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-28) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 3 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. Its grade has held steady across recent inspections.

Inspection history

  1. B
    2026-05-28
    Pass w/ Conditions · Short Form Complaint
    • CRITICAL 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, BROWN AND GREEN PATCHES) AND DISPLAYED …
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL TRAYS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
  2. B
    2026-04-24
    Pass w/ Conditions · Short Form Complaint
    • minor 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 SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMP…
    • CRITICAL 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF MEAT(TOP ROUND STEAK, PEPPER STEAK, CHUCK ROAST, ETC) SPOILED, DISCOLORED (BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN PATCHES) AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN MEAT DISPLAY CO…
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL TRAYS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AND ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  3. B
    2026-04-07
    Pass w/ Conditions · Complaint
    • minor 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 ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • CRITICAL 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF MEAT SPOILED, DISCOLORED (BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN PATCHES) AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. FOOD DISPLAY…
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
    • minor 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL TRAYS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING AND ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.