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LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOU MALNATI'S PIZZERIA 6456 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
May 12, 2025 Canvass License #2483886
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
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 AND MAINTAIN
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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