Leona's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Leona's Pizza seven times, with records going back to 2019. On Oct 4, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Leona's Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 4, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Leona's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER, UNDER AND AROUND MOP SINK, UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR, BEHIND THE PEPSI COOLER, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, BY PIZZA PREP COOLER, BY ICE MACHINE, IN STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR, IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP TABLE SURFACES, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ON THE SECOND FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE ROOM AND BY SODA DISPENSER SYRUP BOXES IN STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 10, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SERVICE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA STATION AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR SERVICE COOLER AT PIZZA STATION TO BE IMPROPER-MOZZARELLA CHEESE 58F, RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE 48F, COOKED DICE CHICKEN 47F, COOKED DICED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 25LBS OF PRODUCT APPROX VALUE $55. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. STORE PROPERLY IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 82.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD IN COOLERS. REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER DIPPER WELL AND FRONT COUNTER IN BAR AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UTILITY SINK, 30 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AROUND POLE NEAR REGISTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PREP COOLER IN WAIT STATION, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNTS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN SECOND FLOOR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 31, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leona's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leona's Pizza on file is from Oct 4, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leona's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizza.
Has Leona's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leona's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leona's Pizza 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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