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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

April 23, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
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: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS AND SIDE STREET DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY TOXIC MATERIAL IS INSIDE ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 24
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BENEATH THE BAR SERVICE AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREA WITH HOLES AND NOT FINISHED;MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING PIPES AT NORTH SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS SAME ROOM. ALSO,SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON EAST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREEAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY FOR ICE CREAM.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
code 43

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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.

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