Chicago
75
YOUR CALL

Leon'S Bar-b-que

3309 E 106th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 · South Chicago · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-25
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-25
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 27×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-03-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOX OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-02 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 6-301.13 : OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE OIL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2023-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.13 : OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZR FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2023-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZR FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND BOXES IN REAR & MIDDLE STORAGE AREAS,STAFF TOILET ROOM ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR,DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD .

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-05 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER/ROLLING BIN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS/BINS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF /SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK BBQ SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAUCE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR FINISHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (PREPACKAGED MACARONI AND POTATO SALADS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-06-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF BBQ PIT.

2017-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 12- SLABS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AND RIB TIPS INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 121.5F TO 126.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. APPROX 24-LBS AT COST APPROX $200.00 OF RIBS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY M...

minor Facility Condition

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

7- CEILING LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS

2017-02-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LAABEL 1 BULK FOOD CONTRAINER IN THE REAR OF PREMISE,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PRODUCT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED LARGE BULK STORAGE CANTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT

2015-07-07 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

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