JUN 5
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEONA'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 30/100
9156 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2018 · passed
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME CRACKED AND LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REATTACH TILE WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 292018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED: FOUND 8 MOUSE DROPPNGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN, 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, 40 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION, 6 ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 12 IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA ON THE FLOOR BY A PIPE, 10 IN THE CORNER OF THE DELIVERY AREA BY AN UNUSED COOLER, 30 ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ON THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED 10 ON TOP OF THE LIQUIDS USED AT THE DISHMACHINE AND ON TOP OF SOME CANNED GOODS UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. REAR SIDE DOOR IN THE DELIVERY AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BOXES CRATES AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SALADS); MUST OBTAIN OR SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER ON THE PREP TABLE OF THE PIZZA AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME CRACKED AND LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REATTACH TILE WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE PASTA STATION; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SINKS AND WATER STATION IN THE BEVERAGE AREA FOR THE WAIT STAFF.
MAR 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
MAR 12018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 50 ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, 60 INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE PIZZA OVEN, 40 ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN, 20 BY THE POP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, 20 OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, 20 ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND 30 ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, 10 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE (PIZZA PREP) AND 20 UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM JAN. 17, 2017 WAS FOUND IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY FROM THE LAST INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY THAT WAS POSTED WAS DATED APRIL 27, 2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, AND ALL SINKS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SOME MISSING WALL TILE OBSERVED AT BASE OF WALL; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS (HAND SINKS, PREP AND THREE COMP).
JAN 172017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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JAN 52017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS MEAT BALLS,HAMBURGER ,AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALON WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
AUG 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st,2nd FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRI AND GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REDIRET HOSE INTO PROPER DRAIN.
MAY 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES SUCH AS HAMBUGER,FRIES AND OTHER SANDWHICHES. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. IN PREVIOUS REPORT #1533088 ON APRIL 20, 2015. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st,2nd FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRI AND GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REDIRET HOSE INTO PROPER DRAIN.
APR 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTARIRS STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE UNDERNRATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRSAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
APR 202015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSETER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,SOUP,SALADS,MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTARIRS STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE UNDERNRATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRSAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
AUG 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD REAR ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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