Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria dates to Jul 17, 2019.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE RE-GROUTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSERS AT ALL OF THE PREP UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF THE STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Jul 8, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANSER AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED CLEANSER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY; ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE BAR AREA, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSING UNITS, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE PIZZA PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS ON THE GROUND BY THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FRYERS AND GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED CONDESERS AT ALL OF THE PREP UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF THE STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE REGROUTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER TABLES AND ALONG BOOTHS/WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. ALSO NOTED AT CORNER OF BAR AREA NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED 3 CRAWLING ROACHES ON AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE OF FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN PREP AREAS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 1, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AS WELL AS OVER 30 ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP AND LID. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING (TCS)FOOD (SOUP 180 F) WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ON ICE IN BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Sep 14, 2018
Reinspection
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED BEEF, COOKED POTATO,COOKED PORK, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (C)OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED HOUSE DRESSING, GRAB AND GO ITEMS, PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER HOOD IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Sep 11, 2018
License
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED FICILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED BEEF, COOKED POTATO,COOKED PORK, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED HOUSE DRESSING, GRAB AND GO ITEMS, PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ROACHES IN FACILITY NEAR WARE WASHING MACHINE(PREP AREA) AND FLYING INSECTS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR EFECTIVE MINIMIZATION. 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER HOOD IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria on file is from Jul 17, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria.
Has Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Pizzeria 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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