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LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA

4340 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613375

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051004

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FRONT STORAGE/FUSE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967210

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AT THE SALAD PREP STATION. ALSO AT SAME LOCATION DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND PIPES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP EXTERIOR PORTION OF BOTH ICE MACHINE LIDS TO REMOVE CALCIFICATION BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN THE BEER LINE AT THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AT THE LINE LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU WALK INTO THE BEER COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE PIZZA OVENS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1603213

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP/COOKING AREA ON THE NORTH WALL.AT SAME STATED SINK ABOVE MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE SO AS TO HAVE HOT WATER AT 85F FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM(THERE 2 OTHER HAND SINKS IN WORKING ORDER IN THIS RESTROOM). MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM(THERE 2 OTHER HAND SINKSIN WORKING ORDER IN THIS RESTROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566846

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSIL AND FLAT WARE IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES AT POP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, LEAK UNDER PREP COOLER BY MAIN COOKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566514

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSIL AND FLAT WARE IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES AT POP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, LEAK UNDER PREP COOLER BY MAIN COOKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537372

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537215

Location recorded for this inspection · LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA · 4340 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY TOXIC MATERIAL IS INSIDE ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BENEATH THE BAR SERVICE AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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 AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,A SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE NORTH DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FOR ICE CREAM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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