LEONA'S PIZZERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

1419 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2014.

Last inspected Mar 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT WAIT STATIONS AND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PASTA COOKER AND MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

MAR 5

2014

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN AND INSIDE THE EXTERIOR PANEL OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (FLOUR,SALT,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT WAIT STATIONS AND BAR AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PASTA COOKER AND MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

APR 19

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR MISSING AND BROKEN TILES IN KITCHEN.The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHES ON POP SYRUP BOXES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.

MAY 14

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BASEMENT UTILITY SINK.

AUG 4

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. UNPROTECTED CATERING AND TO GO CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, INVERT CONTAINERS ARE PROTECT THEM FROM POSSIBLE FALLING DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REPAIR THE TORN GASKETS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE KITCHEN ARE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE THE UTILITY ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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AUG 19

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean and maintain the 2nd floor water filling station.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The kitchen racks and equipment casters are full of food and grease buildup,

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The base boards next to the grill, the corner under the exposed handsink, the base boards of the dishroom and the dishroom floor are damaged and unsanitary. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The air conditioning units, ducts and water softner leak all over the utility room floor and the basement store room, repair leaks and plumb all water to a sanitary drain.

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