RestaurantLicence 2856812

Reggio's Pizza Express II

4434 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 60653

Latest verdictFailOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections5since Dec 28, 2023

Fail rate20.0%1 of 5 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass40%
Conditional40%
Fail20%

5 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

FailOct 7, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  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)
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  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.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed table attached can opener with build up of grime and debris. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of grime on cold hold units interiors and gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of excessive grease and food debris on interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
8. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  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.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing oil drip container on left side of ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
ConditionalApr 2, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the front doors with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair to prevent possible entry point for pests.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors inside the walk in cooler needs detail cleaning to remove spills.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Filter above the fryer needs cleaning to remove dust and debris.
4. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  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.
ConditionalNov 19, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  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.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean the hood above the rear cooking equipment to remove dust.
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  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.
PassApr 19, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean the filters in the rear above the cooking equipment to remove debris.
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed manager that all city certified manager must comply with the allergen training as required or citations will follow.
PassDec 28, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
2. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

On the street

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What it gets cited for

564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
552×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
602×
Previous core violation corrected
582×
Allergen training as required
161×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
441×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2856812 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.