Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1235 W Randolph St
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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7 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 3, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM AND UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF BAR WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
INOPERABLE RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT REAR WAREWASHING UNIT. UNIT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, UNIT CURRENTLY PENDING REPAIRS FOR CONSTANTLY RUNNING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GAUGES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
TAPE/PLASTIC TYPE MATERIAL SUSPENDED FROM OPEN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE MATERIAL AND PROVIDE PROPER VENT COVER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 11, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA NEXT TO THE MAN'S BATHROOM DOOR. THE WATER'S TEMPERATURE WAS 72.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND A TRICKLE OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source