Lou Malnati's
410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026
Lou Malnati's was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on interior/exterior of handwash sinks especially around hot/cold water handles. Must clean handwash sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on wall behind dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must clean wall and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream well with heavy frost build up. Instructed manager to defrost.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with light calcium build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed exteriror soda nozzles with syrup build up instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of grease receptacle with light grease build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at bar the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: cutting boards (in pizza prep-line) are serverely scratched which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15: equipment used in the facility is too large to fit and fully immerse within the compartments of the three compartment sink. Facility must install a larger 3compartment sinkthat will allow all equipment to be immersed, use smaller equipment that can fit in the existing 3 compartment sink or use an alternative method of manual warewashing approved by the health department.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Measured improper cold holding temperatures of the following foods found in the prep-line cooler near ovens. Items include cheese sauce measured at 52.1f, chicken measured at 52f, tomatoes measued at 48f, tcs pastry items measured at 50f. Approximately 15lbs of food was discarded at a total approximate cost of $50. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards (in pizza prep-line) are serverely scratched which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Equipment used in the facility is too large to fit and fully immerse within the compartments of the three compartment sink. Facility must install a larger 3compartment sinkthat will allow all equipment to be immersed, use smaller equipment that can fit in the existing 3 compartment sink or use an alternative method of manual warewashing approved by the health department.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoops stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a cleran surfce.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holders not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintian.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation in employees basement's restroom. Instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - observed no sanitizer provided for the clean up kit on site. Must provide a sanitizing solution for the vomitous and diarrheal clean up kit that is effective for the elimination of norovirus. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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