Reggio's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
67
Score
Reggio's Pizza has been inspected six times since 2021. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Reggio's Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
55
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 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.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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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67
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVE A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
82
May 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER, ROTTING FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL SMELLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
50
Jun 30, 2021
License
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2021
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggio's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggio's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Reggio's Pizza.
Has Reggio's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Reggio's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Reggio's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Reggio's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reggio's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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