Reggie's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2024
70
Score
Across the available record, Reggie's Bar & Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 19, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Reggie's Bar & Grill's record stops at Apr 19, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Reggie's Bar & Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PRVOVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS IN THE VENUE BAR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL TOILET ROOMS ON THE MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 23, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE ABOVE GRILL NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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May 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN ALL BARS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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90
Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BARS, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED WALLS UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 16, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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90
Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS/POSTERS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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90
Jul 14, 2020
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggie's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggie's Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 19, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggie's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Reggie's Bar & Grill.
Has Reggie's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Reggie's Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reggie's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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