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Leona'S Pizzeria, Inc.

1236 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
8 passed
Last Inspected
2014-03-05
Pass Rate
73%
2 failures
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2014-03-05)
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 36×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2014-03-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR LOOSE; REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT UNIT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT HOLDING AT 38.0F AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND WALL FAN IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN WALL UNDER DISHMACHINE ON RIGHT SIDE TO REMOVE MOLDY BUILD UP, SEAL HOLE UNDER DISHMACHINE IN WALL TILE BETWEEN WAL...

2013-07-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE MOTOR HOUSING AT ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

2013-06-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 44-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

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. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE RESTING ON WALLS,RESTING ON EQUIPMENT AND FLYING IN FRONT BAR AREA,IN DISHWASHING AREAS,IN REAR ABOVE MOP SINK,IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND IN D...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE MOTOR HOUSING AT ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

2012-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CLEANING COOKING EQUIPMEN...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA.

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. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS...

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. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COMPRESSOR UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, POP MACHINE, JUICE MACHI...

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DISHWASHING AREA (DUST BUILDUP).

minor Facility 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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AND SEASONINGS FROM CLEANING/UTILITY AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER ...

2011-07-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

Observation Type: Out Correct By: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE ALL ITEMS UPSIDE DOWN)

2011-06-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE ALL ITEMS UPSIDE DOWN)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG SERVICE LINE AND WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER IN BROKEN FLOORS TILES,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.

2011-06-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM,INSIDE OPENING AROUND A PIPE ALONG WALL BEHIND SERVICE COOLER,UNDER LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA,ON THE SIDE OF REACH IN COOLER IN BA...

minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE ALL ITEMS UPSIDE DOWN)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG SERVICE LINE AND WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER IN BROKEN FLOORS TILES,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN.

2011-06-09 Pass Consultation
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DRAIN AT MOP SINK AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER BUILD UP TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL BEHIND BAR.

2010-12-30 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG SERVICE LINE,BAR AREA AND PREP AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DRAIN AT MOP SINK AND REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER BUILD UP TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL BEHIND BAR.

2010-06-09 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-03-10 Pass Complaint
4
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. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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. REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON SWCOND FLOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHEREEVER NEED.

minor Sanitation

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON SECOND FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT...

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