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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Leona's Pizzeria

175 N Franklin St

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLEAN DOUGH BIN AND SINGLE-USE FOOD WRAP ROLL STORED WEDGED BETWEEN WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DOUGH BIN AND FOOD WRAP AND STORE MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BETWEEN WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 23, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PROTEINS, COOKED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 insects
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLEAN DOUGH BIN AND SINGLE-USE FOOD WRAP ROLL STORED WEDGED BETWEEN WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DOUGH BIN AND FOOD WRAP AND STORE MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS BETWEEN WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 12, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, pizza...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

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
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...)not labeled, Instructed to label.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizer test strips on site for for 3-compartment sink washing procedure. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

No food handler certificate for kitchen staff. Instructed to obtain.

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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

License

Feb 9, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

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