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LEONAS

9156 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LEONAS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 13, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 5, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 15, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 18 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 5, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 14 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2014. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 5, 2014. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SLIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-83-005(A).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED,REHEATED FOR CUSTOMERS. CHICKEN SOUP 164.1*F WAIT STATION AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER,#10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, FRONT WAIT STAFF COOLER, FRONT BAR BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ KEEP FLOOR DRY. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER BAG-N-BOX STATION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND DISH AREA,REAR PIZZA AREA WALL AND CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS, AND CEILINGS.ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR WALL AND CEILING NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR RIGHT SORNER OF CARRYOUT DOOR. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH MACHINE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  6. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DETERGENT AND SANITIZER CONTAINERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICALS IN SECOND FLOOR CHEMICAL CLOSET, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER 3-COMP SINK DRAINBOARD, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PIZZA PREP COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR 3-COMP SINK, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, ETC.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS IN MOP ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER,AND MOPS ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE MOP WATER,CLEAN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE.MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MOP BUCKETS OR REPLACE.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.WALK IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AT COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL UNDER UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
  9. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS IN PREP, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. IN THE BAR AREA.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

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