PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS
(AKA: REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS (T3 G8))
11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666
Restaurant
October 3, 2018
Canvass
License #2428079
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 6 CASES OF CHEESE PIZZAS STORED UNDERNEATH A WORKTABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (53.0F-56.9F-65.0F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR COLDER OR HELD HOT AT 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 40#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING PIZZA UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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