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REGGIO'S PIZZA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REGGIO'S PIZZA 8548 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
March 15, 2024 Canvass License #2786062
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM CRACKING. INSTRUCTED RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVE A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND THE CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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