Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, the earliest from 2010. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 18 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN WINDOWSILLS, PEELING PAINT, CRACKS, OPENINGS AND WATER DAMAGE IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 31, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALLWAY AND EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL EXTERIOR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOLT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WHERE GREASE CONTAINER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA WEAR BAGS FLOUR ARE KEPT AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE SECOND FLOOR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE (POSSIBLE CHEMICAL) ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN 2 FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND BACK OF STOVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS WITH HEADS UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Oct 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE BOOSTER SEATS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOCE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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May 10, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED OPEN HORIZONTALLY NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PANS STORED IN BASEMENT IN OPEN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS WITH HEADS UP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 3, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY UNUSED ITEMS, STACKED UP BLACK CRATES, AND TRASH FROM FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID PART OF PREMISE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID/COVERING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID (COVERING) ON RECEPTACLE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNESCESARY UNUSED ITEMS , STACKED UP BLACK CRATES AND TRASH FROM FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID PART OF PREMISE.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE-----OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND BACK OF STOVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 MUST NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN DINING AREA AND SALAD PREP COOLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITSDISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLBASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING,UNFINISHED WALLS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 3, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 MUST NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE PIZZA BAGS ARE STORED,ON PIPE BEHIND LAST OVEN NEAR HAND SINK,ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN AND ON TOP OF BRICKS AT ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.ALSO.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN DINING AREA AND SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND DINING AREA DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITSDISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLBASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING,UNFINISHED WALLS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL OUTER CONTACT SURFACES ON REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FALLEN SUPPLIES. FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREAS TRAP,INSTRUCETD TO REPAINT SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR UNIT
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Aug 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS UNDER ALL SHELF RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE A PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE OVENS IN THE REAR OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT, CRATES, ETC)ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURES DISHMACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, FINAL RINSE IS 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL DISHMACHINE REPAIRED AND UNIT REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP AND DARK IN COLOR. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE BOARD.
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Feb 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2013
Routine
5 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: Over 20 rat droppings were found in the basement, remove all evidence of pest activity.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: The interior of the dish machine has a heavy,dark,greasy buildup and the washer arm has a lime buildup. Have the machine cleaned and serviced until it is clean and sanitary. Machine tagged held for inspection. Fax a tag removal request to 312-746-4240 or E-mail a request to CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOT KITCHEN COOLER INTERIORS AND CAN OPENER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE GREASY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Apr 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND ON SECOND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SMALL AMOUNT OF PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF SECOND FLOOR STORAGE; REMOVE AND REPAINT. REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS.
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May 27, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE PIZZA,SOUPS,ETC.BEING HANDLED,PREPARED & SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,GARBAGE CANS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN OVEN,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & 2ND FLOOR,BROKEN CONCRETE AT SIDE DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILL ON 2ND FL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING CABINET AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STOVES, LARGE OVENS, FRYERS, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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 Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.
Has Lou Malnati's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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