What is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria last inspected?

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lou Malnati's Pizzeria have?

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lou Malnati's Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Lou Malnati's Pizzeria serve?

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Name: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Address: 439 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 93

439 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Excellent

Pizza•River North

Ranked #41 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

439 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH IN SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT. DEAD ROACH REMOVED FROM AREA BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12: Knives and spatulas kept in stagnant water at room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low Temp dish washing machine at bar area not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Knives and spatulas kept in stagnant water at room temp, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST POVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER WHERE CUT FRUIT IS STORED IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAT STORAGE AREAS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCRAPER STORED BETWEEN 2 COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE OF 3 WASHBOWL SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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