Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior door in hallway and exterior door near dishwashing area not tight fitting with 1/4in gap at bottom and side. Instructed person in charge to repair all exterior doors to be tight fitting.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed bolt at three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed litter and debris in outside garbage area where grease container is stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in dry storage area wear bags flour are kept and in upstairs storage room where chemicals are stored.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the second floor walk in cooling unit with food debris and spillage under the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spillage (possible chemical) on the floor in the chemical storage room on the second floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door leading to the 2nd floor not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor on 2nd floor dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in 2 floor ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep fryers, ovens, and back of stoves with accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on shelves and storage racks in food prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover on waste receptacle in womens washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops improperly stored. Instructed manager to hang mops with heads up to prevent pest harborage and insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners near 3 compartment sink and prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on shelves and storage racks in food prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in prep area, and in basement on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in dry storage area where booster seats are stored. Instructed person in charge to remoce all droppings, sanitize area, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and grime on shelves and storage racks in food prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in prep area, and in basement on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored open horizontally near kitchen entrance and on lower shelf of storage rack. Instructed to invert all utensils to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of prep table. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed pizza pans stored in basement in open containers. Instructed manager to provide a cover for containers to prevent contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board at prep station with dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior of reach in cooler instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover on waste receptacle in womens washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners near 3 compartment sink. Drain board of 3 compartment sink is heavily soiled. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops improperly stored. Instructed manager to hang mops with heads up to prevent pest harborage and insect breeding.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains. Instructed to replace to properly clean and sanitize properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter on floors in basement storage area during time of inspection. Instructed to remove all unnecessary unused items, stacked up black crates, and trash from floors. Must clean and maintain said part of premise.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout prep areas with deep cuts and dark stains. Instructed to replace in order to properly clean and sanitize properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid/covering on outside garbage receptacle during time of inspection. Instructed to provide tight fitted lid (covering) on receptacle in order to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation.7-38-020 (b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter on floors in basement storage area during time of inspection. Instructed to remove all unnescesary unused items , stacked up black crates and trash from floors. Must clean and maintain said part of premise.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates used for food storage-----observed wooden cutting boards being used in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep fryers, ovens, and back of stoves with accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the corners of the floors in the rear kitchen and floors in between the cooking equipment encased with dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN DINING AREA AND SALAD PREP COOLER

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITSDISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLBASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING,UNFINISHED WALLS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FL

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) must provide a thermometer for hot holding cabinet in dining area and salad prep cooler.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of appx.50 or more rodent droppings on floor in closet where pizza bags are stored,on pipe behind last oven near hand sink,on 2nd fl. In between and on top of bricks at ice machine and on floor under chemical storage shelf.also.appx.10 or more live small flies flying around rear prep/dish washing area.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/3/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear and dining area doors.must make doors tight fitting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,prep coolers and freezer,walk in cooler shelving unitsdish racks,exterior of garbage cans,light shields.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 must clean food debris from walls and ceiling in prep areas and 2nd fl. Storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floor and wallbases in prep area and walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must remove rust from walk in cooler floor.must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases in prep areas,damaged ceiling,unfinished walls and damaged floor tiles on 2nd fl.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must replace cracked light shield near 3- compartment sink.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean all outer contact surfaces on reach in coolers, clean soda dispensor, clean interior of reach in freezer and clean cooking equipment and fryers. Clean to remove food spills and build up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning to remove heavy build up. Clean under all cooking equipment and reach in coolers to remove all heavy build up. Floor drain under dish machine in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Floors in 2nd floor storage area in need of cleaning to remove all fallen supplies. Floor in basement in need of detail cleaning to remove all spillage. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the greas trap,instrucetd to repaint surface of grease trap at 3 compartment sink

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of deep fryers has accumlication of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside prep coolers in prep area and refrigerator unit

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with accumulated food debris located in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated food debris under the 3 compartment sink along the wall and around the grease trap. Observed floors with dirt and dust debris under all shelf racks in the dry storage area located on the second floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling with accumulated dust around the vents above a prep cooler located across from the ovens in the rear of the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate lighting in the walk in cooler located in the prep area. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter (old equipment, crates, etc)on the floor in the basement. Instructed to clean or remove unused equipment and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board heavily stained with deep and dark in color. Instd to remove stains or replace board.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Over 20 rat droppings were found in the basement, remove all evidence of pest activity.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: The interior of the dish machine has a heavy,dark,greasy buildup and the washer arm has a lime buildup. Have the machine cleaned and serviced until it is clean and sanitary. Machine tagged held for inspection. Fax a tag removal request to 312-746-4240 or E-mail a request to CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The hot kitchen cooler interiors and can opener are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty and rat droppings were found on the basement floor. Wash, rinse and sanitize the floors from corner to corner until they are clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The kitchen walls and baseboards are greasy and unsanitary, clean the walls from top to bottom.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND ON SECOND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SMALL AMOUNT OF PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF SECOND FLOOR STORAGE; REMOVE AND REPAINT. REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALLS ON SECOND FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LOWER WALLS IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE PIZZA,SOUPS,ETC.BEING HANDLED,PREPARED & SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,GARBAGE CANS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN OVEN,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & 2ND FLOOR,BROKEN CONCRETE AT SIDE DOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ON 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILL ON 2ND FL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING CABINET AT SERVICE COUNTER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STOVES, LARGE OVENS, FRYERS, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.