When was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria.

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 three 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.

How often is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH BROWN SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER SLOT LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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Aug 26, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Aug 16, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES REACH INTO SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET FOR TOWEL TO CLEAN COUNTER. ONCE FINISHED THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO PICK UP LASAGNA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES WHENEVER CHEMICALS ARE TOUCHED. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 OF LASAGNA ($12.80) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, PIZZA, AND PASTA ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR MOP SINK AND 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT REMAINDER OF KITCHEN; OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN KITCHEN NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

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Dec 14, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT WAITRESS DRINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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Mar 5, 2020

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE DEEP FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Aug 6, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOORS IN PREP AREAS NEED GROUTING WATER IS POOLING CREATING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER PREP STATION NEED DETAIL CLEANING, CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENT IN REST ROOM AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Aug 1, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 25 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP , ON THE WALLS OF THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOORS IN PREP AREAS NEED GROUTING WATER IS POOLING CREATING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER PREP STATION NEED DETAIL CLEANING, CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENT IN REST ROOM AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Jul 30, 2019

Complaint

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS; HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL) DOES NOT TURN ON (ACTIVATE WATER FLOW). PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THE UNIT PLUG IS BROKEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET HAND SINK/ PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING 4 LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BUCKETS)WITH PANS STORED INSIDE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DELIVERY . INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION (NO PAPER TOWELS) IN WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIME AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 25 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP , ON THE WALLS OF THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FLOORS IN PREP AREAS NEED GROUTING WATER IS POOLING CREATING CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER PREP STATION NEED DETAIL CLEANING, CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Feb 28, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND PACKAGED READY TO EAT SALAD, DICED TOMATO, SLICE ONION WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE FRONT PREP AREA (LARGE PAN TO GO ORDER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 25 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE WALLS OF THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). ECOLAB ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UNIFORM LINENS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET AND ON FLOOR IN ELECTRIC CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEAN LINENS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 22, 2018

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOUGH CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 15, 2018

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE (USED FOR DRINKS) LOCATED BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOUGH CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Apr 6, 2017

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: THE RUST NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER THAT WAS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. ALSO, THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OF THE FOOD AND DIRT FOUND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT/DUST FOUND ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 30, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. WARM AIR FROM THE FAN HAD THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 56.7F. THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE UNIT WAS STILL WITHIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE UNIT WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector notes: THE RUST NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER THAT WAS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. ALSO, THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OF THE FOOD AND DIRT FOUND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT/DUST FOUND ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Dec 14, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: ICE MAKER BY THE FRONT SODA STATION NOT CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES, 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: STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.

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Jun 13, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, CONDENSATION ON LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD INSULATION.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARDS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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Jan 7, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY.

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

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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Jan 12, 2015

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARABAGE FROM THE FACILITY STORED ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

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Feb 27, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPLASH AND FOOD DEBRIS. CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE LARGE MIXING BOWL TO REMOVE STAINS AND SPLASH DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/BLACK SUBSTANCE.

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82

Jun 17, 2011

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2011

Tag Removal

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2011

Routine

4 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. FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063471 14.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.6 F AND 49.6 F- SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 422.5 LBS, VALUED AT $600.00 COURT DATE 03/17/11 AT 1 P.M. ROOM 107 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR.

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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. PIZZA PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

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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. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

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Jun 18, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CLEAN PANS ARE IN POOR CONDITIONS, CHIPPED INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.

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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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN,DARK FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Feb 24, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found bulk food not properly labeled.(croutons, oregano, etc.)

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

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found brooms not prpoperly stored by dish racks.

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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. Found ice scoop not properly stored.

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