Chicago
75
YOUR CALL

Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria

805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
28
17 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-06
Pass Rate
61%
5 failures
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-06
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2022, 2019...)
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 43×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-01-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-04-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-03-20 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-05-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Insulation lines at main walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Small Ice maker by coffee station not clean inside, gray film noted on interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

2023-07-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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 BOAR...

2023-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

2022-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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. PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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 H...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 FOUNDATIO...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2021-12-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

minor Sanitation

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

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.

2020-03-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

2019-08-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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 ...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

2019-08-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 VIOLA...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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 ...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

2019-07-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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 ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 CITAT...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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 MAINTA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 M...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. ...

2019-02-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 V...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

2018-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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 FO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

2018-03-15 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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 FO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

2017-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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 TH...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

2017-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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 TH...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

2016-12-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER BY THE FRONT SODA STATION NOT CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AS POSSIBLE.

2016-06-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

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

2016-01-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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

2015-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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

2014-02-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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

2011-06-17 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal

No violations found.

2011-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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 M...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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 TH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

2010-06-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

2010-02-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

100
Corner Bakery Cafe
100
Pockets
72
Skrinechops
77
The Chicago Firehouse Rest.
47
Roosevelt University Coffee Shop

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