Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

October 3, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 MUST NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN DINING AREA AND SALAD PREP COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND DINING AREA DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE PIZZA BAGS ARE STORED,ON PIPE BEHIND LAST OVEN NEAR HAND SINK,ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN AND ON TOP OF BRICKS AT ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.ALSO.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/3/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITSDISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA. • 6-201.13 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING,UNFINISHED WALLS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON 2ND FL. • 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLBASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 29, 2017: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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