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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria 3859 W OGDEN AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
August 29, 2017 Canvass License #1442277
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL OUTER CONTACT SURFACES ON REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FALLEN SUPPLIES. FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FALLEN SUPPLIES. FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections