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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

February 5, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Over 20 rat droppings were found in the basement, remove all evidence of pest activity.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: The interior of the dish machine has a heavy,dark,greasy buildup and the washer arm has a lime buildup. Have the machine cleaned and serviced until it is clean and sanitary. Machine tagged held for inspection. Fax a tag removal request to 312-746-4240 or E-mail a request to CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG
code 24
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE HOT KITCHEN COOLER INTERIORS AND CAN OPENER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: THE KITCHEN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE GREASY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
code 35

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 20, 2012: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.