Chicago · Official inspection records

LEONA'S PIZZERIA

1419 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LEONA'S PIZZERIA on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953525

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734977

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, BEEF, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/22/16 REPORT 1734581 NOT CORRECTED: 45- Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINES LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS AT MAIN PREP LINE AND AT SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT MAIN PREP/COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, , PEELING, UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. FLOOR AT MAIN COOK LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, CRACK FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANKE LOCATED. PROVIDE SAME

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UTILITY SINK TO HAVE ACCESS AND BE ABLE TO UTILIZE AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734581

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, BEEF, ETC), NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/17/15 REPORT 1522979: 32 PAINT RUSTY STAIRS IN FOOD PREP AREA LEADING UP TO 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA. 33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYERS, CHARCOAL GRILL, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. 34 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, IN BASEMENT STORAGE CAGE, NEAR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND IN DISHWASHING AREA(DIRT, DEBRIS). 41 ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED BY EXIT DOORS AND INSIDE CABINETS IN WAIT STATION AREA IN 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. 45 Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LINES LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS AT MAIN PREP LINE AND AT SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT MAIN PREP/COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, , PEELING, UNEVEN SURFACES, CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. FLOOR AT MAIN COOK LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, CRACK FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANKE LOCATED. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYYES TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UTILITY SINK TO HAVE ACCESS AND BE ABLE TO UTILIZE AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522979

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, SALADS,) SERIOOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY STAIRS IN FOOD PREP AREA LEADING UP TO 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOT HOLDING UNIT ON WEST WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYERS, CHARCOAL GRILL, COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR CARRY-OUT ORDERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONNTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, IN BASEMENT STORAGE CAGE, NEAR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND IN DISHWASHING AREA(DIRT, DEBRIS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAY LEADING TO DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED BY EXIT DOORS AND INSIDE CABINETS IN WAIT STATION AREA IN 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. CLEAN OR REMOVE BROKEN DEEP FRYER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453606

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453565

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND OPEN FOOD PREP AREA THAT CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS. SERVICE BAR IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BATHROOMS. THERE ARE NO BARRIERS THAT SEPARATE BAR FROM CUSTOMERS. BEVERAGE/SOUP/SALAD STATION IS IN THE DINING ROOM WITH NO BARRIERS FROM CUSTOMERS. OBSERVERED A CUSTOMER IN THE DINING ROOM SERVE HIMSELF A DRINK FROM THE OPEN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A BARRIER THAT SEPARATES CUSTOMERS FORM FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE BROKEN AND OR MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED. SEWAR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF COVER. MUST CORRECT.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453551

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 1419 W TAYLOR ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND OPEN FOOD PREP AREA THAT CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS. SERVICE BAR IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BATHROOMS. THERE ARE NO BARRIERS THAT SEPARATE BAR FROM CUSTOMERS. BEVERAGE/SOUP/SALAD STATION IS IN THE DINING ROOM WITH NO BARRIERS FROM CUSTOMERS. OBSERVERED A CUSTOMER IN THE DINING ROOM SERVE HIMSELF A DRINK FROM THE OPEN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A BARRIER THAT SEPARATES CUSTOMERS FORM FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE BROKEN AND OR MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED. SEWAR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF COVER. MUST CORRECT.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • LEONA'S PIZZERIA1419 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • PORTOS PERI PERI1419 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • GEORGES CHICKEN AND SHRIMP1419 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LEONA'S PIZZERIA1419 W TAYLOR ST · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • JAYS ON TAYLOR1421 W TAYLOR · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • URBAN UNION1421 W TAYLOR · Chicago, IL 60607Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2313604.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →