What is Leona's Pizeria's health inspection score?

Leona's Pizeria has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Leona's Pizeria last inspected?

Leona's Pizeria was last inspected on July 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Leona's Pizeria have?

Leona's Pizeria has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Leona's Pizeria safe to eat at?

Leona's Pizeria has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Leona's Pizeria serve?

Leona's Pizeria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Leona's Pizeria

Name: Leona's Pizeria
Address: 1236 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 74

1236 E 53RD ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/27/2023

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0Good

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #137 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jul 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

Location

1236 E 53RD ST , Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR BEHIND SODA DISPENSER BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRYERS IN KITCHEN, AT BOTTOM OF PIZZA OVEN, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON BOTTOM OF DISHWASHER, ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR UNDER COUNTER, OFFICE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALL AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR BEHIND SODA DISPENSER BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−13 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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