SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

REGGIO'S PIZZA.

EAT. 92/100

8548 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 27, 2025 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2025
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE RACK CLOSEST TO THE DOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR. THE RACK IS LEANING DUE TO THE LOWER LEG IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. THE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM CRACKING. INSTRUCTED RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE MIDDLE KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A TRASH CAN IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

MAR 15
2024
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM CRACKING. INSTRUCTED RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVE A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 23
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO CREDENTIALS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SUCH AS CHICKEN, RIBS, SAUSAGE PIZZA,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 54.5F TO 49.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20 LBS OF GROUND BEEF, 300 LBS ITALIAN SAUSAGE,, 30 LBS RIB TIPS, 2 CONTAINERS BAKED BEANS, 15 DOZEN EGGS, 40 LBS CHICKEN WINGS, AND 20 LBS ITALIAN BEEF TOTALING $1,186.81. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE OF VINEGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SECONDARY BOTTLES WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER, ROTTING FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE (BLOOD FROM MEAT) AND OTHER DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE ICE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2021
PASSED
0 violations

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