Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) has 32 inspections in the public record. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF BLEACH AND WINDEX GLASS CLEANER STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO DRIED PASTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHEMICALS ARE STORED IN A MANNER PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION ALSO NOTED ON REPORT #2631238 DATED FEBRUARY 13TH 2026. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. ACTIVE MANAGER STATED THAT HER CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NEVER RECEIVED MANAGER FROM ANOTHER TERMINAL ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM NECK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WHEN WATER IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-4-4.13(B:4)OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2624970 DATED OCTOBER 8TH 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #58 ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. Edit
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Feb 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOOD IS HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2624970 DATED OCTOBER 8TH 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO #58 ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 4 DOOR COOLER USED TO STORE CREAM CHEESE, BEER, ETC. AND INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND ON FLOORS AND WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLIGHT BUILD UP OF SLIME IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 113F, MARINARA SAUCE 127F, CHICKEN 114F, VEGE PIZZA 122.7F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, DELI MEATS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EXPIRED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE SHELVES OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PIZZA SERVICE STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 110F, MARINARA SAUCE 130F, CHICKEN 104F, VEGE PIZZA 126F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $76.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION (BLEACH, QUARTZ ETC). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN, PASTA ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UNSED PREP SERVICE COOLER,AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT-BUILUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 116.6F,COOKED SPAGHETTI AT 117.7F .INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 9#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY PERSON-IN-CHARGE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)ITALIAN BEEF,SAUSAGE PIZZAS,SPAGHETTI,MEATBALLS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING,ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LOWER LEVEL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER IN THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED-UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LASAGNA, MEATBALLS AND ASSORTED VARIETY OF PIZZA HOT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 100F-119F. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PIZZA, LASAGNA AND MEATBALLS VALUED AT $75 WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED PIZZA AND LASAGNA ARE COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE WORKER USING CARDBOARD AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE TO UNLOAD COOKED PIZZAS FROM CONVEYOR OVEN ONTO CARDBOARD BOX. EMPLOYEE WAS TOLD TO DISCARD ALL AFFECTED PIZZAS AND TO NOT USE SOILED CARDBOARD AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE METAL FOOD GRADE PIZZA PANS. OBSERVED IN USE PIZZA CUTTERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREAS PUT ONTO CARDBOARD IN BETWEEN USES. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA CUTTERS AND UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT A FREQUENCY OF NOT LESS THAN 4 HOURS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING TO GO SALADS ON SERVICE LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONES, DRINKS, AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Aug 23, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, ITALIAN BEEF, PASTA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR PART OF PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (C-22) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (C-18) IN PREP AREA AND MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHBULB INSIDE HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, BEEF, PASTA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AROUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA AND THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA WAS BLOCKED WITH BOX OF TRASH/MILK CRATES WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY DISPENSING FOODS TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SALAD COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN COVERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELFS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT EXHAUST HOOD FOR PIZZA OVEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING ON FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND THEN SERVING FOOD.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TCS FOOD(FRIED CHICKEN WINGS) ARE HELD IN HOT HOLD UNIT ON INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 106-107 F (AROUND 4 LBS VALUE $50.00). ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HOT STORED ON MINIMAL INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 135 F. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SERVICE AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SUPPLIED (HOT-COLD WATER,DRYING DEVICE AND HAND SOAP) HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE LOCATED ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(c)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT INTENSITY OF LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA IS VERY LOW.MUST PROVIDE 20-50 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF FOOD PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jul 31, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER(INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 130.1F).FOUND COOKED SPAGHETTI AT 120.4F,COOKED MEATBALLS AT 123.7F,PIZZA SAUCE AT 128.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 30#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $60.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS -
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT (LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER) IN USE HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) OFFERED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE,WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 130.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,THAT HOT HOLDING UNITS HOLDING (TCS)FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135F OR ABOVE.THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS..
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF FOOD PREP COOLER AT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER (LOCATED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F). NOTED SHREDDED CHEESE AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58.4F. ALSO FOUND 12 BOXES OF DEEP DISH CHEESE PIZZA SITTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F/58.4F/56.3F/59.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 2650.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 250 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the knife near the egg cooker to have a heavily worn and damaged handled. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the right two door cooler in the rear. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink to be slow draining and have a leak at the base of its faucet. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain.
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Feb 3, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found food at improper temperatures: 408lbs of pizza (cheese, tomato, milk, etc) in the hallway at temperatures ranging from 53.4f-68.5f. Operator discarded said food which has a stated value of $1209.60. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: Observed 40 cases of frozen pizzas (crust, tomato sauce, and cheese) being thawed in the hallway directly outside establishment with the highest registered temperature 22.7f. Facility corrected and stored inside a refrigeration unit. Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, or by another approved method: under potable running water at a temperature of 70�F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor of the lower level store room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR COOLER PARTS AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REAR COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS IN PRE AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR CHEESE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.7 F ALSO FOUND STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.0 F, FOUND CHEESE HELD INSIDE SAID 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOTH COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND CHEESE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 51.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. SAID CHEESE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE PREP CHEESE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/MELT ICE INSIDE COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BUN SHELVES IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO PIZZA PREP COOLER).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (DOOR 13).
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1286158 ISSUED ON 10-26-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 32 - NOTED INTERIOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. 38 - INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR AREA (NEXT TO PIZZA PREP COOLER).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRY FOOD SPILLAGE ALL OVER IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, METAL SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (DOOR 13).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (LEFT COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL. ---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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May 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST BE MAINTAINED:SHELVES BESIDE FREEZER,SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,COUNTER TOP UNDER STEAM TABLE,BEHIND COFFEE AREA, BOTTOM PART OF COOLER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2" CEILING HOLE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT; LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN REAR COOLER AND IN COOLER BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER IN STORAGE BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. UNDER SHELVES ABOVE PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR FREEZER,INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. WALL TILES ABOVE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES ABOVE SIGNAGE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER BASEMENT MUST BE PROFVIDED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
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Jun 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND PREMISES THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;TAG COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED,FOOD FROM ABOVE COOLER WERE THE FOLLOWING MILK AND CHOCO MILK 46.5F AND 47.1F ,16BOTTLES OF 473 ML,CHEESE 48.5 F,15 LBS.EGGS 45.5,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOODS; INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST TAKE LOG TEMPERATURE AND RECORD TEMPERATURE AT RECEIVING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE HOLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED
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Dec 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FAN VENTS OF BIG PIZZA OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ICE BUILT UP IN WALK IN FREEZER STORAGE AREA -BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED
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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. INTERIOR FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING
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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. FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER-STORAGE AREA BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. 4 DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA -BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,AND MUST PR0PERLY SEAL THOSE WITH HOLES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN STORAGE-BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 2 PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT -FRONT AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court)?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court).

Has Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C18 Food Court) is inspected around two times per year on average.