Reggio's Pizza Express II
4434 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 15, 2026
Reggio's Pizza Express II was last inspected on October 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical5 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on cold hold units interiors and gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front doors with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair to prevent possible entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in cooler needs detail cleaning to remove spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Filter above the fryer needs cleaning to remove dust and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood above the rear cooking equipment to remove dust.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters in the rear above the cooking equipment to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training as required or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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