Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 27, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLERS AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWASHER AT THE BAR AREA IS NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS OFF OF ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.

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 Jun 27, 2011. 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 five 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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