LEONA'S PIZZA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANSER AVAILABLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED CLEANSER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FRYERS AND GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY; ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE BAR AREA, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSING UNITS, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE PIZZA PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE ANTS ON THE GROUND BY THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED CONDESERS AT ALL OF THE PREP UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF THE STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THRU OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE REGROUTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.