Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8)
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) has 31 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE GREASE TRAP SEEPING TO THE FLOOR. REAR AREA FLOODED WITH WATER FROM GREASE TRAP. WATER WAS SPREADING INTO THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR AROUND GREASETRAP TO ABSORB WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEES CEASED FOOD PREP AND BEGAN TO CLEAN ACCUMULATED WATER. A NEW GREASE TRAP WAS BROUGHT TO THE SITE TO REPLACE THE EXISTING UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PIZZA BOX WITH PARTIALLY EATEN PIZZA STORED IN STEAMER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF HOTDOG BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE FOOD IS KEPT SEPERATE FROM CONSUMER FOOD AND IS STORED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CAUSE CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCARDED PIZZA BOX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF PIZZA STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS NOT STORED ON FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND C02 TANKS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS, LIGHTS, AND FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS) FOODS (PIZZAS,PASTA,CHICKEN ETC.)ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. .INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610873 DATED 1/22/2025: #58 "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." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620412 DATED 7/10/2025: #16 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP..." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610873 DATED 1/22/2025: #58 "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." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED A QUARTS TEST STRIP WITH A CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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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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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT ACCUMMULATION ON THE INSIDE LINING OF GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE COMMON AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 (CHICKEN, PASTA, PIZZA 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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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48) 4-302.14: FROM 6/3/2024 INSPECTION (REPORT # 2595599) NOT CORRECTED: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT ACCUMMULATION ON THE INSIDE LINING OF GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE COMMON AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 (CHICKEN, PASTA, PIZZA 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MINI PIZZAS ON THE COUNTERTOP OF SERVING LINE THAWING (PER MANAGER). DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT THAWING METHODS:- EITHER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. TEMPERATURE OF PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT ACCUMMULATION ON THE INSIDE LINING OF GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE COMMON AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)BEEF,MEAT BALLS,HOT DOGS AND PASTA ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED MEAT BALLS AT 46.9F-47.5F,ITALIAN BEEF AT 47.8F,HOT DOGS AT 46.9F,LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE AT 48.2F AND PASTA AT 53.2F ETC.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $350.00.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)LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE,SAUSAGE PIZZAS,HOT DOGS 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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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/02/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),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 REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, HOTDOGS, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND COMPLETED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 25, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND COMPLETED SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2493015 ISSUED ON 03-17-2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #55 - NOTED CLEANING CHEMICALS STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK/SODA CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR STORAGE (BEHIND THE THE SWING DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND CO2 TANK AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEANING CHEMICALS STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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90
Jan 31, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS) FOODS (PIZZAS,PASTA,CHICKEN ETC.)ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. .INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 3 CASES OF CHEESE PIZZAS STORED UNDERNEATH A WORKTABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.3 F-52.9 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41 F OR COLDER OR HELD HOT AT 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 72 #'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $150.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS. - COS
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. 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: FOUND A TORN CURTAIN AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN CURTAINS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED AT REAR WORK TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER ABOVE OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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64
Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE WALK-IN-COOLER AREA LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.(LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA).
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90
Apr 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2229319 ISSUED ON 10/03/2018. 36-FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN. - Jan 3, 2019 49-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. - Jan 3, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4.18.2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS FOODS)I.E.PIZZAS,HOT DOGS,CHICKEN,LASAGNA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING,SERVING MENTIONED (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN BOWLS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.(LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE DESIGNATED DRY STORAGE WALK-IN-COOLER AREA LOCATED IN L-SIDE BEHIND ARGO TEA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MENTIONED AREA.
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Oct 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 6 CASES OF CHEESE PIZZAS STORED UNDERNEATH A WORKTABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (53.0F-56.9F-65.0F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR COLDER OR HELD HOT AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 40#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE;"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE UNDERCOUNTER 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND REPLACE (WHITE)CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 in the rear dish area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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95
May 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 in the rear dish area along the walls and behind the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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95
Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, FRUIT CUPS ETC) ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS. EXPIRED DATE ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE (3) DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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86
Dec 2, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (FRONT DISPLAY COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F.NOTED THE SAID COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER. COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING DISPLAY, STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: GREEN CHICKEN SALADS AT 44.9F, 45.9F. WHITE AND CHOCOLATE MILK AT 45.8F, 45.2F. THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F) 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 $98.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, FRUIT CUPS ETC) ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS. EXPIRED DATE ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: : ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT.
31
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE (3) DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT
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78
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (DISPLAY COOLER)WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. NOTED CHICKEN SALAD (16) AT 51.8F, GARDEN SALAD CHOPPED WITH ONION AND TOMATOES (5) AT 51.8F, YOGURT PARFAIT (7) AT 54.5F, FRUIT BOWL (7) AT 56.8F, MILK (9) AT 53.6F, CHOCOLATE MILK (9) AT 53.7F. 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 WEIGHT OF 40 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS (SALADS, FRUIT CUPS ETC) ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS. EXPIRED DATE ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE UTENSILS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP/OUT.
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Aug 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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95
Aug 16, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR NOT CLEAN WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (BY EXPOSED HAND SINK).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8).
Has Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) 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 (T3 G8) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reggio's Pizza Express (T3 G8) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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