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Lou Malnatis Pizzeria

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Sep 24, 2025

16

Inspections on record

10

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 24, 2025

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
  5. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 24, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2020CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2019CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 24, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 6, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 24, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 Malnatis Pizzeria — questions

Did Lou Malnatis Pizzeria pass its last health inspection?
Lou Malnatis Pizzeria at 1520 N Damen Ave was inspected on Sep 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Lou Malnatis Pizzeria?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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