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Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria
956-958 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 21, 2025
18
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 21, 2025
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2015 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2015 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 7, 2013 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 28, 2012 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 25, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria — questions
- Did Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria pass its last health inspection?
- Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria at 956-958 W Wrightwood Ave was inspected on Jul 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Lou Malnati'S Pizzeria?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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