Leona's Pizzeria
Last inspected: May 24, 2018
78
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Leona's Pizzeria stretching back to 2014. On May 24, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Leona's Pizzeria's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 24, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Leona's Pizzeria's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR MISSING ON SERVER STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOP OF LARGE DOUGH MIXER ON 1 ST FLOOR WITH CRACKED BROKEN SURFACE OF TOP OF MIXER. SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE CABINET DOORS AT HOST STAND HAVE RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED NEAR NORTH SIDE EXIT DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW/CHIPPING CONCRETE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT NOT FULLY OPERATIONAL. SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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May 17, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FOUND IN USE DISH MACHINE CONCENTRATION AT 0 PPM OF SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS AT HOST STAND WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN NORTH EAST CORNER ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND BEHIND BEVERAGE/BEER COOLER. ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH LAST SERVICE 12/21/17. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH I/4 INCH GAP AT LEFT HAND SIDE OF BASE OF DOOR. RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO TEST LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR MISSING ON SERVER STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOP OF LARGE DOUGH MIXER ON 1 ST FLOOR WITH CRACKED BROKEN SURFACE OF TOP OF MIXER. SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED NEAR NORTH SIDE EXIT DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW/CHIPPING CONCRETE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT NOT FULLY OPERATIONAL. SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES AT HOST STAND WITH CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CREATING PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTOR FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES STORED ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE,SHELVES .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,TOP PART.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE PREP TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR/REPLACE SAID UNIT. PARTIALLY BROKEN HANDLES AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS UNDER THE TRAY LINE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT LEDGE OF WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR CAGE,ALSO BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT AREA. BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN/MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT FIRST FLOOR DISH ROOM,ALSO TILES UNDER THE MATS NOT EVEN (PUSHED IN)WITH WATER IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IS NEEDED AT WATER PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 16, 2018
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL REACH-IN COOLER STORED ON TOP COUNTER AT BAR AREA AT AIR TEMP OF 52.7F TO 63F. MILK, ORANGE JUICE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT.BEHIND BAR TWO OTHER COOLER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION(PRESENTLY NO FOOD STORED INSIDE THOSE TWO MENTIONED UNIT)NO OTHER COOLER.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SMALL REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.USE OTHER COOLER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND HALF GALLON OF MILK AT TEMP OF 53.2F;A GALLON AND HALF OF ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 48.9F,STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER WHICH IS STORED ON TOP COUNTER.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER/COOK WIPING WET HANDS ON UNIFORM,PICK-UP DIRTY PANS FROM STOVE AND PUT IT BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THAN WENT BACK TO PREP AREA AND WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP BREAD BUN TO MAKE SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER. NO HAND WASHING NO GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON DUTY ON HAND WASHING ,BARE HAND CONTACT AND GLOVES PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE WITH SANITIZER OF 10ppm. RE-STARTED UNIT FOUR TIMES BY EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER RECORDING SAME CONCENTRATION OF 10ppm. MANAGER CONTACT TECHNICIAN,WHICH REPORTED ON SITE AT 4:25pm. AFTER ASKING FOR A NEW SANITIZER BUCKET,AND NON ON SITE,TECHNICIAN ADJUSTED PPM ON THE UNIT,PROVIDING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO USE UNIT,MONITOR AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED FROM DISH WASHING AREA AT FIRST FLOOR,BY LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER REMAINED INSTALLED ON WALL WHERE EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND LINERS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE LIDS OF TWO DISPLAY PREP COOLERS CLOSED WITH UNCOVERED READY TO EAT:VARIOUS KIND OF FRESH CHEESE,GARNISHES ETC, FOOD AND COOKED FOOD:DICED MEAT ARE STORED AT MENTIONED UNIT IN PREP AREA. NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LIDS FOR FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES STORED ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE,SHELVES .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,TOP PART.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE PREP TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR/REPLACE SAID UNIT. PARTIALLY BROKEN HANDLES AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS UNDER THE TRAY LINE COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT LEDGE OF WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR CAGE,ALSO BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA. KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT AREA. BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND SCRAPED CEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN/MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT FIRST FLOOR DISH ROOM,ALSO TILES UNDER THE MATS NOT EVEN (PUSHED IN)WITH WATER IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IS NEEDED AT WATER PIPE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP DOOR AT FOOD PREP COOLERS AT HOT LINE MISSING HANDLE AND TOP DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICING ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW OUT WALK-IN FREEZER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHTS OVER PIZZA OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS OVER PIZZA OVEN.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DOUGH MIXER ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR.INSTRUCTED STAFF TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING AT REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RESTROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED FOOD HEATING UNITS ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNITS OR REPAIR UNITS.
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Oct 7, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN THE VEGETABLE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND KITCHEN PREP NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS COVER CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE GROCERY BAGS, THEY ARE PROHIBITED, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA; TILES AND GROUT ARE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE FLOUR ROOM OFF THE KITCHEN, AND WALL TILES ARE MISSING OFF THE WALL IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM OFF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM, FLOUR ROOM, AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, SALAD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN; WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 28, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: PREP COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, SALAD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN; WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAVE DEEP BLACKS GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, CAN OPENER, AND MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAD STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD. A LARGE CRACK(TOP)ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE STAFF BREAK ROOM NEEDS TO BE SEALED, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 25, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,PRESENTLY 0 ppm.ALSO UNIT WAS DISPENSING TOO MUCH SOAP AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY RINSE.EMPLOYEE WAS USING UNIT. MANAGER ON DUTY CONTACT THE TECHNICIAN,AT 2:30pm HE REPORTED ON PREMISES AND BY 3:15pm UNIT WAS REPAIRED PROPER AMOUNT OF SOAP AND SANITIZING SOLUTION(100ppm) PROVIDED AT SAID UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PANELS AND KNOBS AT SAME LOCATION MENTIONED.PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP AT PLASTIC FRONT COVER OF THE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND JUICE BOXES ON SHELVES INSTALLED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE INSIDE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE JUICE BOXES OR WRAP PIPES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME ON DOOR GLASSES DUE TO TOO MUCH MOISTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FRONT PREP DINING AREA. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,DEBRIS,FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES,ALSO ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BETWEEN PIPES NEED TO BE SEALED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(BY THE EAST WALL) IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD NOT PROPERLY STORED.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT IN EACH WORKING STATION
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Aug 5, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(NEED CLEANING AND FLUSHING)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED WIRING AND PIPING ABOVE PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREAS AT BASEMENT. MUST COVER WIRING/PIPING AT CEILING TO MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. FOUND 1 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER. MOREOVER, SINK NOT FASTENED CORRECTLY AND HAS PLASTIC TUBING FOR DRAINAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. (OLD WORN UNUSED BINS)
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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 May 24, 2018. The public record contains 12 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 10 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 six 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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