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Leona's Pizeria

1236 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Leona's Pizeria stretching back to 2022. Leona's Pizeria was last inspected on Nov 22, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Leona's Pizeria since Nov 22, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR BEHIND SODA DISPENSER BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
56
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
82
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN, AT BOTTOM OF PIZZA OVEN, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON BOTTOM OF DISHWASHER, ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR UNDER COUNTER, OFFICE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALL AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR BEHIND SODA DISPENSER BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
56
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leona's Pizeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leona's Pizeria on file is from Nov 22, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leona's Pizeria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizeria.

Has Leona's Pizeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Leona's Pizeria have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Leona's Pizeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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