Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Insulation lines at main walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Small Ice maker by coffee station not clean inside, gray film noted on interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT WAITRESS DRINK AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE DEEP FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.