Leona's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2015
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Leona's Pizzeria stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2015. 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 Feb 17, 2015.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Leona's Pizzeria's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA COVING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON OBTAINING CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMNES.
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Sep 23, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN ALL PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL IN PIZZA PREP AND UPPER LEVEL DINING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG UPPER WALL AROUND VENT AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN REAR DRY FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS NEAR EAST WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
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Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, BASEMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL/PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 24, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LIQUID WASTE SPILLS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER ATTRACTING FLIES, LARGE PIECE OF CARDBOARD CONTAINING MAGGOTS EXTENDING FROM DUMPSTER LID, GREASE SPILLED ALONG RIM OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, BASEMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL/PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 22, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, BASEMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL/PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ARUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 8, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLERS 57.6F AND 59.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOOD, MEAT SAUCE 57.3F, COOKED BROCCOLI 56.9F, COOKED PASTA 53.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS 57.9F STORED IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE STORED AT 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, BASEMENT, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL/PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ARUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 24, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AT THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 3RD FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK(LIQUIOR) 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BEER STORAGE CLOSET
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AT THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 3RD FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK(LIQUIOR) 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BEER STORAGE CLOSET
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Nov 30, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE LADLE INTERIORS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE LADLE INTERIORS CLEAN PRIOR TO SANITIZING. THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE DIRTY ON THE ENDS, SCRUB THE CUTTING BOARDS PRIOR TO SANITIZING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE SAUCES HAS SOME FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, RESURFACE AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY ESPECIALLY THE DRAIN AREA UNDER THE STEAM TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN DOOR HAS SOME DEAD INSECTS IN IT , CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DISH MACHINE HAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE FEED CONTAINER, REPAIR THE LEAK. SOME WATER WAS FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR SAUTE COOLER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT, NO LEAKING WAS OBSERVED. THE COLD WATER FAUCET FOR THE REAR PIZZA PREP WAS STUCK AND WAS REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
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Apr 2, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER IT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM AND WATER HEATER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. FOUND SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP THEY ARE DUSTY.
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Dec 22, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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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.MUST INVERT ALL DISHES, PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED NEXT TO DISHWASING MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR EXIT DOOR HANDLE AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGATORS ON PREMISES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS,AND FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALLBASES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS LOCATED AT STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA,BEHIND SOAP STORAGE SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND IN WATER HEATER ROOM NEXT TO SHELVING. ALSO WALL AT WALLBASE IN UTILITY SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND ICE RECEPTACLES AT MAIN FRONT BAR AREA.
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May 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AND BEHIND BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN SOME AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS VARIOUS AREAS THRU OUT PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM AREA
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Sep 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CLUTTERED EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE SAID INSECT CLEAN,SANITIZE IN DETAIL ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE ALL WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS,DRAIN LINE TO BAR GUN NOT CONNECTED AS REQUIRED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,SHELVING,COOLERS,BAR GUN AT BAR,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,KNIFE RACKS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,INTERIOR BASINS OF SINKS,WAIT STATIONS ETC.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING ALSO FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS,DISHROOM ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP,DISHROOM,BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT BAR,BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP COOLER/PIZZA AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL.
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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 Feb 17, 2015. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leona's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Leona's Pizzeria.
Has Leona's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leona's Pizzeria have averaged around four 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 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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