FEB 10
2026
PASS · 0 violations
LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA.
Chicago Health Dept
1235 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
59
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 3
2026
FAIL 4 violations
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM AND UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF BAR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INOPERABLE RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT REAR WAREWASHING UNIT. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, UNIT CURRENTLY PENDING REPAIRS FOR CONSTANTLY RUNNING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GAUGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
TAPE/PLASTIC TYPE MATERIAL SUSPENDED FROM OPEN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE MATERIAL AND PROVIDE PROPER VENT COVER.
JUL 23
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 16
2025
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 11
2024
PASS · 0 violations
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JUL 8
2024
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MAN'S BATHROOM DOOR. THE WATER'S TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND A TRICKLE OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
JUL 25
2023
PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FAUCET (LOCATED ON THE SALAD PREP LINE). MUST REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 21
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND MULTILPE CONTAINERS OF SPICES/FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ONE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS BURNED OUT INSIDE THE COOKS LINE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FEB 14
2022
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 7
2022
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD NEAR HOT HOLDING TABLE IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 4/21/2020, REPORT #2369544. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 21
2020
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A VALVE ON TOP OF THE DISHWASHER LEAKING WHEN MACHINE IS IN USE; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM THE VALVE.
OCT 11
2019
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED , DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE IN REAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVES ON 2ND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 5
2018
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD.
MAY 25
2018
FAIL 8 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON DOOR, WALLS AND AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN BASEMENT, DISH ROOM, AND BEHIND BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING FOOD IN AN AREA NOT DESIGNATED FOR EATING. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND HOST STAND.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 26
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LIDS TO PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WHITE PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, BAR, BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JAN 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, FOOD ITEMS LISTED BELOW, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO BE IN VISIBLE VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010B
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR REAR SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUL 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACING FOOD IN MOUTH AND CHEWING FOOD CONTINUOUSLY WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND HANDLING COOKED PIZZA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL. EATING IN PREP AREAS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED EXPOSED ON DINING TABLES. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR RE SET PLACE SETTING AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT PASTA STATION WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
NOV 3
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN WHEELS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER(S), CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOK LINE, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, ABOVE MOP SINK, AND IN ORDER TAKING AREA. CLEAN HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVENS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP FOUND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, GAUGE ONKY REACHING 124F AND TEST STRIP DID NOT TURN REQUIRED COLOR. NO DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(SALADS, PIZZAS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN WHEELS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER(S), CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOK LINE, AND CABINET INTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, ABOVE MOP SINK, AND IN ORDER TAKING AREA. CLEAN HOOD ABOVE PIZZA OVENS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP FOUND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 17
2014
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 16
2014
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED WASTE LINES ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY ENCASE LINES TO PROTECT ALL FOOD STORED BELOW.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST RODENT PROOF THE SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
TOILET AND HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST FINISH THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM AND PROVIDE WORKING TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES.
OCT 9
2014
FAIL 0 violations
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