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LEONA'S RESTAURANT

1236 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LEONA'S RESTAURANT has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 21, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2018, found no infractions.

7 of 18 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: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2018. For example: PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2018. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

18 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, SUCH AS PIZZAS, SALADS, PASTAS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST AN ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO, IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED TAGGED DISH MACHINE IN USE UPON ARRIVAL TO FACILITY. DURING INSPECTION, TESTED CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AND OBSERVED NO CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER PRESENT IN COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER BEING PRESENT. MUST REPAIR. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, OR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER BAR AREA; FLOORS AROUND BAG IN THE BOX BEVERAGE SHELVING ON 2ND FLOOR; UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT VISIBLE TO PUBLIC, BUSINESS LICENSE PLACED IN FRONT OF SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT, SO THAT IT IS EASILY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, IN IT'S ENTIRETY. CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Complaint

    13 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety foods) are being prepped, such as pastas, pizzas, salads, etc.) Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Instructed must post an original certificate from the City of Chicago. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, SUCH AS PIZZAS, SALADS, ALFREDO SAUCE, PASTAS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MUST POST AN ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO, IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SIGNS PROVIDED AT HANDSINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS/ WASHBOWL SINKS WITHOUT SOAP AVAILABLE: FRONT BAR HAND SINK; EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO PASTA COOKING AREA; REAR PIZZA STATION HAND SINK; EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK; AND MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK (CUSTOMER'S RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS AND WASH BOWLS SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED NO CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER PRESENT IN COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE. OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER BEING PRESENT. MUST REPAIR. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY PREPPED MARINARA SAUCE INCORRECTLY PLACED DIRECTLY INTO HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT BEING REHEATED FIRST (ALFREDO AND MARINARA SAUCES @ 65F-71F). INSTRUCTED MUST RAPIDLY REHEAT ALL PREVIOUSLY COOKED TCS FOODS TO 165F, THEN PLACED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE STORED @ 135F OR HIGHER. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN PREP COOLERS: COOKED ASSORTED PASTA @ 47.5F - 49.3F; CHICKEN @ 50.2F; AND SOUP @ 45.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 35F OR LESS (OR 135F OR MORE) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION # 19.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEAD COCKROACHES ON TRAPS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND REPLACE WITH CLEAN TRAPS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE, SMALL, BLACK FLIES IN BAR AREA, DISH AREA, DINING ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES IN DISH AREA, BAR AREA, AND IN KITCHEN ON WALL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 COCKROACH DROPPING ON INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ISSUE. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DUST OR GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VENTILATION HOOD ABOUT COOK LINE IN KITCHEN; INTERIOR OF GRILL (ON LEFT) IN COOK LINE; ON PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE; AND ON LEGS OF PIZZA OVEN NEAR KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, OR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER BAR AREA; FLOORS AROUND BAG IN THE BOX BEVERAGE SHELVING ON 2ND FLOOR; UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, POP MACHINE, CABINETS, SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER PREP COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN BAR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA(SYRUP SPILLS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SECOND FLOOR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT LEAF LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATO WITH BARE HANDS AND WRAPPING IN WAX PAPER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN PREP TABLE WITH SOILED CLOTH AND SLICING READY TO EAT RED ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS/UTENSILS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR BEER REACH-IN COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR DOUGH EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS AND ELECTRICAL BOX IN SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, BAR, DINING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, POP MACHINE, CABINETS, SHELVES, ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER POP MACHINE IN WAIT STATION AND NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SECOND FLOOR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
  8. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1 DEGREES F AND VARIOUS PREP COOLERS RANGING BETWEEN 47.7 DEGREES F-56 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 400LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES,RAW FISH,RAW SHRIMP, RAW GROUND BEEF, STEAK,COOKED RIBS,RAW CHICKEN,VEGGIE BURGERS,GARLIC IN OIL,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,LEAFY GREENS,SALSA, EGGS,COOKED RICE, COOKED LASANGA,COOKED PASTA, BACON,ITALIAN BEEF,SOUP,MEAT SAUCE AND MILK. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1386179 ON 6/3/15 NOT CORRECTED. (38) MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND BEHIND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER BUILD UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE SALAD PREP COOLER. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN INTO THE REAR HAND SINK.
  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER .
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON SALAD COOLER AND DRESSING COOLER,PIZZA PREP COOLER,HANDLE MISSING ON BAR GLASS / ICE CREAM COOLER.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT HANDSINK BETWEEN ICE BIN AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDR,AROUND ,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT SIDE DOOR,DAMAGED WALLTILE NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REMOVE BLENDER DRAINLINE FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET
  12. Complaint

    13 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 54.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN 2- PREP COOLERS SUCH AS 3.9LBS CALAMARI 44.7F-45.3F,5LBS CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS 46.7F-80.8F,5LBS. SPAGHETTI 51.0F,6.4OZ MOSTACOLLI 49.5F,2.4 LBS RIBS 44.6F.PIZZA PREP COOLER 3LBS. CARMALIZED ONIONS 49.2F,1.3 LBS DICED CHICKEN 60.3F,2.10 LBS COOKED GREEN PEPPERS 49.7F,2.7LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 54.8F,7.3LBS SAUSAGE 50.1F-63.4F,3.3LBS PIZZA SAUCE 63.8F.WALK IN COOLER 40.0LBS COOKED CHICKEN SOUP 48.6F, 20LBS MARINARA 48.1F,40LBS. MEAT SAUCE 59.0F,4LBS LASAGNA 48.2F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)APPX 156.6 LBS $319.
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2 FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPEN REAR SCREEN AND BACK DOOR,THEN CAME BACK IN A PICKED UP A CLIP BOARD AND PEN FROM CUTTING BOARD AND PROCEEDED TO OPEN UP LID ON PREP COOLER AND HANDLE 2 PIECES OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND PUT IN BREADING MIX WITHOUT OUT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING DOOR HANDLE AND CLIPBOARD AND PENS.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PUT HIS HANDS IN A LARGE BUCKET OF SANITIZING WATER WHERE TONGS ARE STORED AND THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON APRON AND HANDLED BREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT SANITIZING AT 0 P.P.M.WHEN ASKED TO START DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A EXISTING HANDSINK WITH PLUMBING REMOVED FROM WALL IN PIZZA PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN ADJACENT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER .
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON SALAD COOLER AND DRESSING COOLER,PIZZA PREP COOLER,HANDLE MISSING ON BAR GLASS / ICE CREAM COOLER.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT HANDSINK BETWEEN ICE BIN AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDR,AROUND ,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,2ND FL. FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT SIDE DOOR,DAMAGED WALLTILE NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REMOVE BLENDER DRAINLINE FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN CORNER AREA TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN OR ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING ROOM FOR HANDWASHING; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE END OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE, PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER PREP COOLER AND UNDERNEATH BAR TO REMOVE BOTTLE TOPS AND STICKY RESIDUE FROM SYRUPS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK (CDI). CLEAN FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR BEHIND SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA TO REMOVE STICKY SYRUP. CLEAN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON SECOND FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN FAN ON WALL OF DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN CORNER AREA TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN IN HOODED AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOM.
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