More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 19, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 25, 2024 to Dec 19, 2025.
Has Lou Malnati's Pizzeria ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 25, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Dec 19, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 25, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATES AND PIZZA BOXES (IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC WRAP) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CARDBOARD PIZZA PLATES AND BOXES AND STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.