⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA

6456 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Pizza

📍 Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

License #: 2483886

11
Total Inspections
7
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 12, 2025 Inspection

May 12, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2023 Inspection

June 5, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER AND DOWNSTAIRS PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2022 Inspection

July 8, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG PERIMETER OF WAREWASHING UNIT. FAUCET BASE OF ALL HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/BUILD UP. ...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2021 Inspection

March 8, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IS DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 10-15 LIVE FLIES IN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2020 Inspection

January 16, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2019 Inspection

June 26, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): USING LARGE 30-GALLON GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE LETTUCE. INSTD T...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2019 Inspection

June 17, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2018 Inspection

July 27, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections