AUG 8
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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REGGIE'S ON THE BEACH.
BEAT. 36/100
6245 S LAKE SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
JUL 282025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (75.3F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT EAST BEACH BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
JUL 152025FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2025
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (73.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN EAST BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, GLASSWARE AND SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALLS ON IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOKING LIGHTED BLUNT BEHIND WEST BAR NEAR KITCHEN. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED
JUN 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BARS AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE PATIO BAR TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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MAY 192022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR BEEF PRODUCTS COOK TO ORDER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BAR AREA SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS ATHE HAND SINKS AND 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE BAR ON THE BEACH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PREMISES HAS NO ACCESS TO THE WASHROOM AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE PARK DISTRICT IS CLOSED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING TO REMOVE DEBRIS,WEBBS AND PEELING PAINT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON STAFF.
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