Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

4340 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2015

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is still short, with only two visits logged. On Apr 27, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Lou Malnati's Pizzeria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 27, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2015

License

8 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS AND SIDE STREET DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY TOXIC MATERIAL IS INSIDE ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE BAR SERVICE AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA WITH HOLES AND NOT FINISHED;MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING PIPES AT NORTH SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS SAME ROOM. ALSO,SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON EAST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREEAS AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FOR ICE CREAM.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 27, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Lou Malnati's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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