LEONA'S PIZZERIA.
1419 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
5 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT WAIT STATIONS AND BAR AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PASTA COOKER AND MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
MAR 52014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (FLOUR,SALT,ETC)
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT WAIT STATIONS AND BAR AREA.
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.
MUST REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.
APR 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED). MUST REPLACE.
NOTED EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHES ON POP SYRUP BOXES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
MAY 142012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BASEMENT UTILITY SINK.
AUG 42011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 192010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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,
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.
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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