SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEONA'S PIZZERIA.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 14, 2013 · passed

2 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND TABLE RUSTY AND WITH HOLES AT SERVICE AREAS.

MAY 24
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICES AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

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

TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MAY 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP)

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

FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN,STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR, WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP PREP AREA DRY, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.

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

WALLS IN KITCHEN IS DARK BROWN IN COLOR FROM COOKING SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AREA.

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT).

MAY 18
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.GASKET AROUND INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072502-18

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP)

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN,STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR, WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP PREP AREA DRY, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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. WALLS IN KITCHEN IS DARK BROWN IN COLOR FROM COOKING SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AREA.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT).

APR 7
2010
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 31
2010
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED A LEAKING WASTE WATER LINE EXTENDED FROM THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN PAN WITH A CONTAINER UNDERNEATH TO CATCH ANY LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE LEAKING LINE AND CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BELOW THE LEAKING WATER LINE AND CONNECT THE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #155195 ON 4/23/09 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED: 34/01 - FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNEVEN, HOLES. WATER STANDING ON IT ALSO IN THE BASEMENT AREA, MUST KEEP ALL AREAS DRY (PREP AREA, PIZZA AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS, BASEMENT THROUGHOUT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED CRACKED CONTAINERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA USED TO STORE FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD ANY CRACKED CONTAINERS. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE TOP COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDLES ON THE COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. BAR COOLER DOORS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH OF CEILING WITH MOLD ON IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE THE CONTAINERS OR REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED THE DRAIN PAN FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR DRAIN PAN SO THAT THE WATER RUNS DOWN THE DRAIN.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL SLATS, GREASE ON TIMER ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE BROILER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE ICED TEA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPLACE DRYWALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS BEING USED AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. THE WATER SPOUT FOR THE DIPPER WELL RUNS BELOW THE WATER LEVEL LINE. MUST RAISE THE SPOUT OR LOWERE THE WATER LEVEL SO THAT THERE IS AN AIR GAP. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. DRAIN LINE DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE DRAIN AND THERE IS EXCESS WATER SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK, HOWEVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON A COLD WATER LINE ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE THE LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE CEMENT TO AVOID LARGE PUDDLES.

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