Complaint
Apr 10, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Leana Grocery Mart
5126 W Division St
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsComplaint
Mar 18, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 12, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 20, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA, WASHROOM AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM AND HALLWAYS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO SMOOTH AFLOOR AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Sep 13, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA, WASHROOM AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM AND HALLWAYS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO SMOOTH AFLOOR AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source
License
Aug 19, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL NON WORKING COOLERS. COOLERS MUST BE IN WORKING CONDITION AND MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS CONTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT AND 3 LARGE FLIES. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL PLUMBED TO DRAINS BUT WITHOUT A FAUCET TO DISPENSE HOT AND COLD RUNNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE IT FROM FACILITY AND CAP PLUMBING LINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT OFFICE AREA, WASHROOM AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM AND HALLWAYS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO SMOOTH AFLOOR AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source