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Leona's Pizzeria

6935 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Leona's Pizzeria stretching back to 2011. On Jun 17, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Leona's Pizzeria dates to Jun 17, 2014.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Leona's Pizzeria scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
43
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Feb 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR CONDITION.(NEEDS TO BE RESEALED/PAINTED)
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-8-13 REPORT# 1235593. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROVIDE HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING AND HOT AND COLD WATER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. (DEEP GROOVES)
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR CONDITION.(NEEDS TO BE RESEALED/PAINTED)
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND ENTIRE WALL AT BREAK AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST PAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PIPING AT BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED FIBERGLASS INSULATION. PIPES MUST BE COVERED.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING AND HOT AND COLD WATER.
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86
Feb 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leona's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leona's Pizzeria on file is from Jun 17, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizzeria.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leona's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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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