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Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza

3877 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Pizza
Last inspected: May 29, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2018, Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 29, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR SEALS MUST TIGHT FIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2222880 DATED ON 09/25/18 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#51 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR SEALS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLERS DOOR SEALS MUST TIGHT FIT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAING PIPE LEAKING AT LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 25, 2018
License
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANING POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , 7-38-110 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A3)-FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11- RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF(ONE OUT OF 3 DEEP FRYER). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- WALL TILES DAMAGED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11- MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT KITCHEN COOK AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-210.11- MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE(WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11-GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND CONNECTING PIPES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 8 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100.0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza on file is from May 29, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza.

Has Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Leona's Pizza — Leona's Restaurant and Pizza have averaged around two 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 — Leona's Restaurant and 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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