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

Leona's Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 19 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Leona's Pizzeria last inspected?

Leona's Pizzeria was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Leona's Pizzeria have?

Leona's Pizzeria has 29 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Leona's Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Leona's Pizzeria has a safety score of 19/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Leona's Pizzeria serve?

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

Official Health Record

Leona's Pizzeria

Name: Leona's Pizzeria
Address: 1707 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 19

1707 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Poor

Pizza•Wicker Park

Ranked #474 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

9.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-81

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-24 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1707 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Nov 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med7 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SCREEN TORN ON REAR DOOR MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203.13 : MUST REPAIR FLOOR MOPSINK IN BASEMENT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
: 6-501.19 : MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR REGISTERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR WAYS & TRIM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

License InspectionFail

5 High3 Med10 Basic

18 total1 risk factor

10/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR PIZZAS TO BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2-LIVE ROACHES IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND A FEW DEAD IN SAME AREA ALSO EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN FLOOR DRAIN OF MOPSINK RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SCREEN TORN ON REAR DOOR MUST REPAIR TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT PIZZA PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR FLOOR MOPSINK IN BASEMENT TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR REGISTERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR WAYS & TRIM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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