SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

REGGIE'S BAR & GRILL.

BEAT. 46/100

2105 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 19, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 18
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PRVOVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS IN THE VENUE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 23
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE ABOVE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MAY 3
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN CORNERS IN ALL BARS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 11
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 4
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BARS, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 16
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

SEP 4
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

JUL 30
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

JUL 14
2020
PASSED
0 violations

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