REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND 3 CASES OF CHEESE PIZZAS STORED UNDERNEATH A WORKTABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.3 F-52.9 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41 F OR COLDER OR HELD HOT AT 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 72 #'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $150.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS. - COS

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - - - -

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A TORN CURTAIN AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN CURTAINS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED AT REAR WORK TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO 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.