LITTLE GREEN TREE HOUSE in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - LITTLE GREEN TREE HOUSE received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.

The facility operates from 3111 N ASHLAND AVE in Lakeview, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Person in Charge at the Time of Inspection Does Not Have a City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate. Priority Foundation Violation. No Citation Issued -. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

The second violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: No Original and Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate Posted Nor Provided on Site for Present Manager on Duty. Instructed to Provide. a Least One Certified Food Manager Must Be on Site When Food Is Handled. Priority Foundation: 7-38-012, Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The third violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Peeling Paint and Excess Rust at Exterior of Grease Trap Under the Three Compartment Sink in Prep Area.surface Must Be Easily Cleanable. Repair Issue. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Debris on Floor Under the Three Compartment Sink and Around Grease Trap. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.