JUL 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Chicago Health Dept
6456 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jul 2026.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
JUN 26
2026
FAIL 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12
2025
PASS 4 violations
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
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SCRAPE SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AAND MAINTAIN
JUN 6
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 5
2023
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 8
2022
PASS 2 violations
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAR 15
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 8
2021
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STAGNATE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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.
JUN 26
2019
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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 ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALLS
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.
JUN 17
2019
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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).
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.
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.
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. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALLS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE PREP HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY MOP. CORE VIOLATION.
APR 25
2017
PASS · 0 violations
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