Pass

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

805 S State ST, Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 6, 2026

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

29 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Insulation lines at main walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers without a label containing the product name. Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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 boards.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers without a label containing the product name. Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryer with excessive accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed cutting boards stained with dark grooves. Instructed to remove stains and dark grooves or replace cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: 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 hands and changing gloves whenever chemicals are touched. Manager discarded 1/2 of lasagna ($12.80) priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable certified food on site with food allergen certification. Instructed manager to comply with requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ice bin cover at front waitress drink area. Must provide and maintain ice bin covers.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom area of the deep fryer in need of cleaning to remove grease build up; clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep area around and under equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove items in front of utility sink, organize and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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 and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 violation citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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 and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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 only and must be accessible at all time. 7-38-030(c) priority foundation violation citation consolidated with below

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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 must meet hand sink/ plumbing requirements and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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 maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: 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 bare hand contact with ready to eat food is prohibited. Person in charge voluntary discarded contaminated food items. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 violation citation issued 7-38-020(a). Ecolab on premises at time of inspection minimize pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: 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 for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: 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 for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 the food and dirt found on the floors. Instructed to regrout floors and detail clean and maintain them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 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 inside of the unit was still within the required temperature. The unit was tagged. Instructed to always have the unit with an ambient temperature of 40f or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 the food and dirt found on the floors. Instructed to regrout floors and detail clean and maintain them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker by the front soda station not clean interior surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Standing water under dish machine, instructed to minimize as possible.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing insulation at walk-in cooler unit, condensation on lines, instructed to install good insulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide good working ones

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with long beards not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

  20. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Food containers not stored properly, instructed to store invertedly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on top of ice maker, instructed to remove.

  21. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 cutting boards in the dish washing area with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace the cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor grout worn between floor tiles in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide and maintain grout between floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored inside of the mop sink. Instructed to store all wet mops hanging or inverted.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the floors in the walk-in freezer to remove food debris accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the walls behind the large mixing bowl to remove stains and splash debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the light shield in the walk-in cooler to remove dirt/black substance.

  23. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  25. Conditional

    Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions

    No violations

  26. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 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 MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063471 14.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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 THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 422.5 LBS, VALUED AT $600.00 COURT DATE 03/17/11 AT 1 P.M. ROOM 107 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. PIZZA PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

  27. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CLEAN PANS ARE IN POOR CONDITIONS, CHIPPED INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN,DARK FILM BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. Found ice scoop not properly stored.

More in ZIP 60605

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.