Reggies
Last inspected: May 23, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2011, Reggies has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Reggies dates to May 23, 2023.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOORS BY THE STAGE IN THE VENUE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS AT BOTTOM TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Aug 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS OR AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED JUICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM (FIRST STALL) IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR TOILET.
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Dec 6, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT ENTERANCE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE CHAIRS AT THE MEZZANINE LEVEL IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALL ARE RIPPED WITH STUFFING COMING OUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS IN 1ST AND ROOF TOP BARS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BAR AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR (ROOF TOP BAR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS (ROOF TOP BAR) TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF FOUR URINALS IN THE MENS WASHROOM (FIRST FLOOR) IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BINS MISSING COVERS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIPE CLEAN AND DRY INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND BARS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SODA GUNS, GUN HOLDERS AND BAR RAILS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE: UNDER AROUND STORAGE CABINETS/CARTS, COUNTER TOPS, UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT BAR, AROUND STAGE, SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ROOFTOP BAR, VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO CHURRO UNIT AT BAR AND SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM ON ROOFTOP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT NEWLY INSTALLED TOILET ROOMS ON ROOFTOP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE SODA GUN LINES AT BAR INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggies on file is from May 23, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggies?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Reggies.
Has Reggies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reggies have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reggies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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