Leona's Pizzeria

October 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR PIZZAS TO BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2-LIVE ROACHES IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND A FEW DEAD IN SAME AREA ALSO EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN FLOOR DRAIN OF MOPSINK RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SCREEN TORN ON REAR DOOR MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT PIZZA PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR FLOOR MOPSINK IN BASEMENT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR REGISTERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR WAYS & TRIM. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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Compared with Not Ready on September 19, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.