Leona's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2018
95
Score
Leona's Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2014. On Jun 5, 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 Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 5, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Leona's Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED AND LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REATTACH TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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May 29, 2018
Complaint
8 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: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED: FOUND 8 MOUSE DROPPNGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN, 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, 40 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION, 6 ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 12 IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA ON THE FLOOR BY A PIPE, 10 IN THE CORNER OF THE DELIVERY AREA BY AN UNUSED COOLER, 30 ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ON THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED 10 ON TOP OF THE LIQUIDS USED AT THE DISHMACHINE AND ON TOP OF SOME CANNED GOODS UNDER A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. REAR SIDE DOOR IN THE DELIVERY AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BOXES CRATES AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SALADS); MUST OBTAIN OR SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER ON THE PREP TABLE OF THE PIZZA AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 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 SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED AND LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REATTACH TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE PASTA STATION; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SINKS AND WATER STATION IN THE BEVERAGE AREA FOR THE WAIT STAFF.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Mar 1, 2018
Complaint
7 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: OBSERVED OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 50 ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, 60 INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE PIZZA OVEN, 40 ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE PIZZA OVEN, 20 BY THE POP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, 20 OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, 20 ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND 30 ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, 10 ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE (PIZZA PREP) AND 20 UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM JAN. 17, 2017 WAS FOUND IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY FROM THE LAST INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY THAT WAS POSTED WAS DATED APRIL 27, 2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, AND ALL SINKS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SOME MISSING WALL TILE OBSERVED AT BASE OF WALL; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE IN THREE AREAS OF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS (HAND SINKS, PREP AND THREE COMP).
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Jan 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS MEAT BALLS,HAMBURGER ,AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALON WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Aug 8, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st,2nd FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRI AND GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REDIRET HOSE INTO PROPER DRAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES SUCH AS HAMBUGER,FRIES AND OTHER SANDWHICHES. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. IN PREVIOUS REPORT #1533088 ON APRIL 20, 2015. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st,2nd FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRI AND GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REDIRET HOSE INTO PROPER DRAIN.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTARIRS STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE UNDERNRATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRSAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSETER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,SOUP,SALADS,MEATBALLS AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTARIRS STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE UNDERNRATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRSAINING CERTIFICATE,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 13, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD REAR ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 5, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leona's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leona's Restaurant on file is from Jun 5, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leona's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leona's Restaurant.
Has Leona's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Leona's Restaurant 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 Restaurant 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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