Leon'S BBQ
Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only
2025-11-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN THE SELF-CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR
2024-07-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN THE SELF-CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2023-07-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD DERBRIS SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-19 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FAR RIGHT SINK OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS INSIDE GARBAGE CANS IN FRONT PREP AREA ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
2021-05-14 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-05-08 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2020-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
2019-07-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
2017-10-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT CHOPPING STATION WITH DEEP GROVES, PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, 2 BURNER STOVE, AND THE FRONT AND REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2016-06-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL AND REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE WALL HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE NEW WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
2015-09-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 3 LARGE DEEP BUS PANS OF COOKED RIBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.8-86.7F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS. $250 VALUE. CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED FOODS (RIBS, HOT LINKS) NOT LABELED OR DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS OR LOGS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
2014-11-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN DRY STORAGE AND IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS NEAR SMOKER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL NEAR REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT COKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL IN A SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-04-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD USED FOR RIBS IS WORN AND PITTED. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CART USED IN KITCHEN CONTAINING DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE CART TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE SMOOTH SURFACE OR REPLACE.
2013-03-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-02-27 Fail Complaint 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1202354 DATE 07-12-2012 NOT CORRECTED(32)REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN(33)CLEAN THE THREE FRYER CABINETS UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE FILTERS ABOVE CLEANTHE REA...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT HAS OPEN SEAMS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
2012-07-12 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE THREE FRYER CABINETS UNDER THE FRYERS AND THE FILTERS ABOVE. CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE IT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
2011-07-07 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR. REMOVE SAME AND REPAINT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
2010-09-01 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
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.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST ADJUST REAR DOOR SWEEP.
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CORNER OF GREAS...
2010-03-19 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
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.
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.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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.DEEP FRYER,FILTERS ,CART,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON SCREEN DOOR,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOWER WALL IN POOR REPAIR FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES.
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...
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