Reno

2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Reno has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap installed above food prep area in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged insulation in walk-in cooler causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562861 ON 8/26/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 25, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F AND THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLERS BELOW 41F. 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 PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 52F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 46F, SPINACH DIP AT 46F, CHEESE AT 64F, SAUSAGE AT 55F, CUT TOMATOES AT 50F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 50F, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AT 50F, PROSCIUTTO HAM AT 61F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES, ROASTED POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC.) AND STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE MARKED FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562861 ON 8/26/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LINE OF GREASE DRIPPING DOWN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 26, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SAUCES, SALAD DRESSINGS, ETC) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE MARKED FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED ON TOP OF THE STOVE AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 105.1F, MEATBALLS AT 102F, SAUSAGE AT 77F, AND FRIED CHICKEN AT 95F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.9F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ALONG THE EDGES OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Dec 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS- CHICKEN AND PUDDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITH SELL BY DATES. ALL IMPROPERLY DATED TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE/DUST BUILD UP AND CEILING TILES WITH DUST BUILD UP AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CEILING TILES.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WOMEN WASHROOM AND UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR TILES NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed multiple torn refrigeration gaskets in first floor kitchen: at 2 door cooler across from stove on the right door, at the one door cooler next to 2 door cooler, and on the 2 door cooler next to the fryer. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired, replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bsmt prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had gaps, peeling paint in 1st floor prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken, damaged light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,PIZZA AREA,NEED TO REPLACE,NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER(BASEMENT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO RELACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: .POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUE. FUND 8 EACH OF FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 66.9F; ALSO A TRAY OF 30 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 59.3F. EGGS MENTIONED WERE DISCHARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER POUDS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 43.8F ALSO NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. SOAP DISPENSER WAS PARTIALLY FILLED WITH WATER,BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WATER TEMP OF 45.6F.PLUMBERWAS CALLED PRESENTLY ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN ,ALSO RUST PANELS AT ICE BIN OF MENTIONED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,PIZZA AREA,NEED TO REPLACE,NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO 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: MISSING WALL TILES AT FOLLOWING AREAS:WINDOW WERE GREASE TRAP IS INSTOLLED(BASEMENT EAST WALL;BETWEEN THE TWO REACH-IN DOOR COOLERS(BASEMENT)IN THE PIZZA AREA AND KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER(BASEMENT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO RELACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,(BASEMENT AREA)INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITMES,WASHROOM MUST BE FREE OF ANY ITEMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FREPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. OBSERVED TRAYS OF SCONES, DOUGHNUTS AND MUFFINS STORED OUT ON THE SERVICE COUNTER UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED COVERS FOR THE TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS AND ALSO STORED THEM IN A DISPLAY CASE ON THE COUNTER. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE FRUIT FLY LAND ON TOP OF A MUFFIN WHILE IT WAS STORED IN THE DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE TRAY OF MUFFINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACED THE CRACKED LID FOR THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE STEEL RACK ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. PROVIDED FACILITY WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND ATTACHED VENTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ABOVE THE BACK DOOR AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY MANNER SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST ON THE ICE.
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Jun 10, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SECTION OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COOKING OVEN IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING BAGEL SANDWICHES,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES,WIPING HANDS ON APRONS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COOK LINE FOOD PREP IS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.NO HOT WATER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION AND NOTIFY THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT.A.LOPEZ.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA WITHIN 20 FEET MUST BE USED FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SECTION OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COOKING OVEN IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD.
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Jan 26, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. CLEAN REAR INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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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. REPLACE WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE OF BASEMENT. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
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86
Jan 19, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONLTROL LOG OR CONTRACT FOUND ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE RE-INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SIDE CORNER [NW] ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 1 3/4" EXIST ON SAID DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOUND ON PREMISES DURING LICENSE INSPECTION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NOT ABLE TO OPERATE DISH MACHINE, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT BEEN TRAINED TO OPERATE YET.
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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. COUNTER TOP AT BAR 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. SEAL UP OPENING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL 3 SINKS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET AT 3 COMPANY SINK AND TO REMOVE SPRAYER USED FOR FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINKS ALSO NEED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN BASEMENT.
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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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reno on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reno?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Reno.

Has Reno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Reno have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reno 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 Reno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reno is inspected roughly once per year on average.