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LEONA'S PIZZERIA

3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418448

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322363

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TABLE RUSTY AND WITH HOLES AT SERVICE AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198289

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICES AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581006

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN,STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR, WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP PREP AREA DRY, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN KITCHEN IS DARK BROWN IN COLOR FROM COOKING SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT).

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580982

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.GASKET AROUND INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072502-18

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN,STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE FLOOR, WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP PREP AREA DRY, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN KITCHEN IS DARK BROWN IN COLOR FROM COOKING SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177029

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176929

Location recorded for this inspection · LEONA'S PIZZERIA · 3215 N SHEFFIELD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED A LEAKING WASTE WATER LINE EXTENDED FROM THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO THE DRAIN PAN WITH A CONTAINER UNDERNEATH TO CATCH ANY LEAKING WATER. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE LEAKING LINE AND CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD FROM BELOW THE LEAKING WATER LINE AND CONNECT THE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #155195 ON 4/23/09 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED: 34/01 - FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNEVEN, HOLES. WATER STANDING ON IT ALSO IN THE BASEMENT AREA, MUST KEEP ALL AREAS DRY (PREP AREA, PIZZA AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS, BASEMENT THROUGHOUT). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CRACKED CONTAINERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA USED TO STORE FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD ANY CRACKED CONTAINERS. OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES ON THE TOP COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDLES ON THE COVERS OF THE PREP COOLERS. BAR COOLER DOORS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH OF CEILING WITH MOLD ON IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE THE CONTAINERS OR REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED THE DRAIN PAN FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. MUST REPAIR DRAIN PAN SO THAT THE WATER RUNS DOWN THE DRAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL SLATS, GREASE ON TIMER ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE BROILER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE ICED TEA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPLACE DRYWALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS BEING USED AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. THE WATER SPOUT FOR THE DIPPER WELL RUNS BELOW THE WATER LEVEL LINE. MUST RAISE THE SPOUT OR LOWERE THE WATER LEVEL SO THAT THERE IS AN AIR GAP. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. DRAIN LINE DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE DRAIN AND THERE IS EXCESS WATER SPLASH ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK, HOWEVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON A COLD WATER LINE ABOVE THE SODA SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE THE LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE CEMENT TO AVOID LARGE PUDDLES.

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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