RecordWell Data

Leon's

3309 E 106th street, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

62cited violations
1serious tier
13inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2411894
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025120
2024120
20233350
2022170
2019170
2018110
2017251
2016110
2015120

Inspections

  1. Sep 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOX OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 2, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      : 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      : 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE OIL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  5. Aug 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR,DAMAGED AND MOLDED WALL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 : MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  6. Aug 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET WITH TAPE ON REACH IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD .

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jan 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER/ROLLING BIN WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS/BINS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF /SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK BBQ SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAUCE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR FINISHING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jul 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (PREPACKAGED MACARONI AND POTATO SALADS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. Jun 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF BBQ PIT.

  10. Aug 24, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND 12- SLABS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AND RIB TIPS INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 121.5F TO 126.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. APPROX 24-LBS AT COST APPROX $200.00 OF RIBS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      7- CEILING LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS

  11. Feb 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LAABEL 1 BULK FOOD CONTRAINER IN THE REAR OF PREMISE,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PRODUCT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  12. May 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED LARGE BULK STORAGE CANTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT

  13. Jul 7, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.