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Lou Malnatis Pizzeria

August 6, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (87.1F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DELIVERY STATION AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES. • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 11, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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