REGGIE'S BAR & GRILL.
2105 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 192024PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PRVOVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS IN THE VENUE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 182024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PRVOVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE FOOD WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS IN THE VENUE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOT WATER ON THE 3RD FLOOR PATIO BAR WHICH CONSISTS OF:2-SINGLE STALL TOILET ROOMS, HANDWASHING SINK, AND A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES. THE TEMPERATURES RANGE 72.0-74.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER ON THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH 100F AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE 110F-120F. MUST NOT OPEN THE 3RD FLOOR BAR TO THE PUBLIC, UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 232023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE ABOVE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
APR 262022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS, IN GREEN ROOM, AND IN STORAGE AREA. APPROX. 50-55 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN CORNERS IN ALL BARS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 112021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 42021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BARS, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST TRAPS.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A REACH-IN FREEZER, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND A HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE BAR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE SANITIZER CONTAINERS UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
SEP 42020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
JUL 302020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →