Lou Malnatis Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
74
Score
LOU MALNATIS PIZZERIA, located at 3986 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 6, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations related to physical facilities, food and non-food contact surfaces, and plumbing. Historically, LOU MALNATIS PIZZERIA has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 18 recorded evaluations.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 6, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Aug 11, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 6, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Dec 11, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 14, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 31, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
May 18, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 19, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
May 10, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 8, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Feb 6, 2026 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE PROPERLY.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED BINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED BINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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