Chicago
77
YOUR CALL

Lena'S Pizza

5851 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Mostly clean — 14 of 17 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
17
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-01
Pass Rate
82%
1 failure
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-01
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-08-01 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

2024-06-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING TILE FROM WALL BETWEEN WALK-IN FREEZER AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPIAR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FURNACE AND WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS. FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2023-06-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FURNACE AND WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS. FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR FURNACE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-10-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (BREADCRUMBS). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-11-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RAW WOOD SURFACE AT UNDERSIDE OF SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

2018-06-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LARGE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP LOC BAGIES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2017-01-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

WALK-IN COOLER WIRE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES. WORN/STAINED SURFACES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOTED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2016-04-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-14-15 REPORT #1566261 INSP# 372 #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ITALIAN LEMONADE STATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-08-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN,LIGHTSHIELDS, AND WALLS DUSTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, AND CLEAN OVEN SMOKE FROM WALLS/CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-12-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2014-01-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

2013-04-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2012-05-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-01-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING.

2010-02-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER/FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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