Reggio's Pizza

1339 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

Pizza

Last inspected: May 1, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Reggio's Pizza four times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Reggio's Pizza is from May 1, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES FOR EXAMPLE THE OREGANO, AND FLOUR ON SHELVING RACK AT PIZZA MAKING STATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AT 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK AND REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Mar 31, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE SMALL LEAK IN THE FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK BELOW THE CABINET.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERE IS NO THERMOMETER IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, INSTALL AN ACCURATE EASY TO READ THERMOMETER IN SAID COOLER.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE IN YOUR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS.

Jun 8, 2010

Consultation

No violations found.

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Feb 24, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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 the floor joint inside the walk-in cooler and under the shelving in detail.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods, and clean off the dust from the skylight above the freezer.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. A food handler was instructed to put their long hair inside of the hairnet while working in the food preparation area.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reggio's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza on file is from May 1, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Reggio's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Reggio's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reggio's Pizza 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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