⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

3859 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Pizza

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 1442277

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2025 Inspection

July 31, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN HALLWAY AND EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED PE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2024 Inspection

December 17, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE SECOND FLOOR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ARE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2023 Inspection

October 16, 2023• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2022 Inspection

October 21, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2022 Inspection

October 14, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE BOOSTER SEATS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOCE ALL DROP...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2021 Inspection

May 10, 2021• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED OPEN HORIZONTALLY NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED T...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2020 Inspection

November 3, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2020 Inspection

October 27, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2019 Inspection

June 10, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE-----OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS BEING USED IN T...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2018 Inspection

October 10, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE ...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2018 Inspection

October 3, 2018• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISS(+14 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2017 Inspection

August 29, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2016 Inspection

July 20, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREAS TRAP,INSTRUCETD TO REPAINT SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2015 Inspection

August 28, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2014 Inspection

August 20, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURES DISHMACHINE IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, FINAL RINSE IS 0 PPM OF CH...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2013 Inspection

February 5, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Over 20 rat droppings were found in the basement,...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2012 Inspection

April 20, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2011 Inspection

May 27, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially h...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2010 Inspection

August 5, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STOVES,...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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