Did Lou Malnatis Pizzeria pass its last health inspection?

Lou Malnatis Pizzeria at 3986 N Avondale Ave was inspected on Feb 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Lou Malnatis Pizzeria?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT H

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Lou Malnatis Pizzeria

3986 N Avondale Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 6, 2026

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED BINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED BINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE PROPERLY.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 6, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 11, 2024	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2020	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2019	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2018	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2016	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 10, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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 3986 N Avondale Ave was inspected on Feb 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Lou Malnatis Pizzeria?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT H
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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