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Reggio's Pizza Express II

4434 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Reggio's Pizza Express II stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Reggio's Pizza Express II on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #60 (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2607717 DATE 11/19/24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2593112 DATE 4/19/24. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
60
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE THE FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
55
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2593112 DATE 4/19/24. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42.090.
60
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GROUND IN THE ENCLOSED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL NOT MAINTAIN (FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
56
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
90
Dec 28, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reggio's Pizza Express II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reggio's Pizza Express II on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reggio's Pizza Express II?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reggio's Pizza Express II.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reggio's Pizza Express II have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reggio's Pizza Express II 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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