Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Lena's Pizza

Name: Lena's Pizza
Address: 5851 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

5851 W 63rd St

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALL BEHING MOP SINK IN CLOSET WITH DAMAGE AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 1, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 11, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING TILE FROM WALL BETWEEN WALK-IN FREEZER AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPIAR AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source