Leona's Pizzeria

May 17, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FOUND IN USE DISH MACHINE CONCENTRATION AT 0 PPM OF SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINETS AT HOST STAND WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN NORTH EAST CORNER ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND BEHIND BEVERAGE/BEER COOLER. ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH LAST SERVICE 12/21/17. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH I/4 INCH GAP AT LEFT HAND SIDE OF BASE OF DOOR. RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO TEST LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR MISSING ON SERVER STATION. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TOP OF LARGE DOUGH MIXER ON 1 ST FLOOR WITH CRACKED BROKEN SURFACE OF TOP OF MIXER. SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE ICE BIN LOCATED NEAR NORTH SIDE EXIT DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW/CHIPPING CONCRETE.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT NOT FULLY OPERATIONAL. SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SHELVES AT HOST STAND WITH CLUTTER AND UNECESSARY ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CREATING PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTOR FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 23, 2018: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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