LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT BAR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAINT ALL RACKS AND REMOVE RUST. RESTORE SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER ALL SINKS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED ,IGHT SHEILD IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED ,IGHT SHEILD IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL BROKEN OR MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.