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LEON'S

1528 E 63RD ST · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

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

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611881

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591199

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590951

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, PIT AREA, ON WOODEN BLOCKS, INSIDE CEMENT BLOCKS IN UNSUED PIT AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOMS, REAR STORAGE AREA, CLOSETS, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING IN SIDE STORAGE AND PREP AREA, ON WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590479

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, PIT AREA, INSIDE OF UNUSED PIT IN PIT AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CLOSETS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND ON WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO 100F AND 112F. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580283

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579891

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SIGNIFICATE NUMBER OF RODENT DROPPINGS REMAINING DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT HOLD HOLDING UNIT, DROPPINGS NOTED AT SIDE ROOM ON STORAGE TOTES, RACK WITH WOOD, AND IN REAR AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE. FLY ACTIVITY ALSO NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE WITH PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY OF RODENTS AND ALL TYPES OF FLIES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND OPEN FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND COVER FLOOR DRAINS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579398

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED, SERVED AND HELD IE... RIBS, CHICKEN, FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38- 005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINKS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HANDSINKS ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. NO WATER AT EITHER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW FISH 51.5 DEGREES 2LBS, FISH 52.8 DEGREES 2.5 LBS, AND RAW CHICKEN 48.9 DEGREES 8 LBS. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $55.00 12 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER HOLDING FISH IN POOR REPAIR. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IS 57.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER CORRECTED. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVERED OVER 1000 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, IN MEAT SMOKING ROOM, IN FROM SERVING AREA, ALONG WALL AT COOKING AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROX. 12-15 FLIES ON SITE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST RECEIPT. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL SURFACE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND HOT-HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND OPEN FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND COVER FLOOR DRAINS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT SYSTEM NEEDED IN MEAT SMOKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561433

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP, EXTERIOR OF EQUIMPENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NEW FILTERS HOWEVER INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT CAGES, FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPES HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561040

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE SMOKER ROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER. NOTED 25 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP, EXTERIOR OF EQUIMPENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ENTRY POINT. ALSO OBERVED THE WALL BASE (COVE) IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND BRUNT OUT LIGHTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523554

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT; INSTRUCTED ON THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMOKER, STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN WALL SOCKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND SAUCE. OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523262

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT; INSTRUCTED ON THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, BY THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE PIT AREA, ALONG SIDE OF THE SMOKER AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A TWO INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR AND TWO 1 INCH GAPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAME DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMOKER, STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN WALL SOCKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND SAUCE. OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346045

Location recorded for this inspection · LEON'S · 1528 E 63RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HAND SINK AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD ABOVE EAST FRONT PREP, HOT HOLDING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE AT CEILING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 63

    REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN POSTED BY CDPH COVERED UP BY OTHER SIGNAGE. PREMISES MAY NOT REMOVE, COVER OR DEFACE SIGN POSTED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050.

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