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REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS II

4434 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60653

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-10-07; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

10 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-10-07), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-10-07: Canvass

Fail

  • Not Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION)
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALL IN DISH AREA UNDER SHELVING AND INSIDE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE UP TO DATE LOG BOOK WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSE AS WELL AS DETAILED SERVICE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN REAR DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL DISHES NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED INVERTED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON COLD HOLD UNITS INTERIORS AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOOSE KNOB ON HAND SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE REAR AND REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OIL DRIP CONTAINER ON LEFT SIDE OF VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-02: Canvass

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER ABOVE THE FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-60 — PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

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