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EAT

Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria

6456 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
87/100

Strong record across 11 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-12
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
87/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-12
Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2019)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-05-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SCRAPE SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AAND MAINTAIN

2024-06-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-06-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER AND DOWNSTAIRS PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-08 Pass Canvass
2
serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG PERIMETER OF WAREWASHING UNIT. FAUCET BASE OF ALL HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

2021-03-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IS DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 10-15 LIVE FLIES IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 4-302.13 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STAGNATE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK/BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE OR REPLACE THE CAULK.

2019-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): USING LARGE 30-GALLON GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE LETTUCE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: SMALL CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT WAREWASHING AREA (WAREWASH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULA...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-06-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA AND WAIT STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

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

USING LARGE 30-GALLON GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE LETTUCE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

SMALL CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT WAREWASHING AREA (WAREWASH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INS...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2018-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PIERCING PART OF THE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CORE VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE PREP HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP. CORE VIOLATION.

2017-04-25 Pass License

No violations found.

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