Chicago
47
BEAT

Leona'S Pizzeria

3877 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
47/100

Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-17
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
47/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
2024-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERV...

critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2572258 DATED 3/9/23 INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

2023-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2022-11-29 Fail License
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVE...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA AND NO HAND SINK AT THE NORTH END KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEEDED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES:3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE AT 70.1 F),1 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.5 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAI...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

EQUIPMENTS IN DISH ROOM FOUND STORED UNDER ROOF DRAIN PIPE. EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER ANY POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE OR SOFFIT TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE AND QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO MANUAL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HIGH OR LOW MECHANICAL WAREWASHING DISHWASHINE AT THE FULL SERVICE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET MUST REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT SUPLLY LINES IN BACK OF ICE MAKER.MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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