What is Leon's Bar-b-que's health inspection score?

Leon's Bar-b-que has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Leon's Bar-b-que last inspected?

Leon's Bar-b-que was last inspected on March 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Leon's Bar-b-que have?

Leon's Bar-b-que has 39 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Leon's Bar-b-que safe to eat at?

Leon's Bar-b-que has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Leon's Bar-b-que serve?

Leon's Bar-b-que serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Leon's Bar-b-que

Name: Leon's Bar-b-que
Address: 3309 E 106th street, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 76

3309 E 106th street, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/25/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #794 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

17x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

17 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOX OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
: 6-301.13 : OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
: 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE OIL CONTAINER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−46 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 High8 Basic

10 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.13 : OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZR FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

Base deductions−36 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

42/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON OTHER SIDE OF ROOM BEHIND REACH IN FREEZR FOR GRILL PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK MUST STORE ABOVE OR NEXT TO HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND BOXES IN REAR & MIDDLE STORAGE AREAS,STAFF TOILET ROOM ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/23/23.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR,DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD .
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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