Canvass
Feb 6, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Leon's Chicago's Best, Inc
1528 E 63rd St
Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 13, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 5, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO 100F AND 112F. CORRECTED ON SITE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.
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 problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source