OCT 4
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEONA'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 43/100
1236 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 4, 2021 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
SEP 272021FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK, UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY PIZZA PREP COOLER, BY ICE MACHINE, IN STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR, IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE SURFACES, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOM AND BY SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES IN STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
SEP 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR SERVICE COOLER AT PIZZA STATION TO BE IMPROPER-MOZZARELLA CHEESE 58F, RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE 48F, COOKED DICE CHICKEN 47F, COOKED DICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 25LBS OF PRODUCT APPROX VALUE $55. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SERVICE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA STATION AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. STORE PROPERLY IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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APR 32020FAILED16 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
FAILED
16 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 82.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD IN COOLERS. REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER DIPPER WELL AND FRONT COUNTER IN BAR AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UTILITY SINK, 30 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AROUND POLE NEAR REGISTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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