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LEONA'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LEONA'S PIZZA (AKA: LEONA'S PIZZERIA) 1236 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
May 23, 2019 Canvass License #2616872
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER TABLES AND ALONG BOOTHS/WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. ALSO NOTED AT CORNER OF BAR AREA NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED 3 CRAWLING ROACHES ON AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE OF FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER STORED UNDER PREP TABLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections