Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2014

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) five times, with records going back to 2010. On Jan 6, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22)'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 6, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2013

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (HOT DOG PREP SIDE) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (MANAGER ON SITE FIXED THE SAID PROBLEM.) HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NOW PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. (PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS ON 10-10-2012) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1235431, ISSUED ON 10-10-2012 #32 - STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. #34 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN. #35 - OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AT HOT DOG PREP SIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP/COUNTER TOP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICLES.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. 1 (PIZZA SIDE) OF 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT/PIZZA OVEN. MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE 2 DISPLAY COOLER.

Oct 10, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AT HOT DOG PREP SIDE.

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

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Nov 29, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. INTERIOR COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING 1 DRAINSTOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROVIDED

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. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

Dec 20, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. GREASE TRAP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ICE BUILT UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER-BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOLER IN STORAGE-BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. 2 DISPLAY COOLER RACKS AND BOTTOM AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOP OF THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CEILING AND POST WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; 3 DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND WITH HOLES IN THE STORAGE-BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY SEALED

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 AT THE STORAGE AREA-BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) on file is from Jan 6, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22)?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22).

Has Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reggio's Pizza Express (T1 C22) 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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