Leopold

1450 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
American
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Leopold has been inspected five times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 6, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Leopold dates to Jul 6, 2012.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Leopold's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jul 6, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM(BASEMENT).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANIN
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Jun 15, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH.APPROXIMATELY 4-5#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $100.00 PER MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS".CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES APPROXIMATELY 15 ON THE PREMISES.FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,BASEMENT DRY SHELVING AREAS,DIRTY LINEN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DIRTY OPEN LINEN BAGS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE BASEMENT AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER KITCHEN TABLE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED(BAR AREA),CUTTING BOARDS(KITCHEN AREA),FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BASINS AND AROUND FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK(BAR AREA)REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALONG CEILINGS WERE NOTED MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM(BASEMENT).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 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 INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYER
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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 FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BASEMENT 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 REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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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 BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT SERVICE FOOD PREP LINE-SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
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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.ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING IN REAR DINING 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.WALLS/CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.
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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.COFFEE DISPENSING EQUIPMENTS MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leopold last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leopold on file is from Jul 6, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leopold?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Leopold.

Has Leopold's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Leopold have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Leopold means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.