REGGIO'S PIZZA EXPRESS II
4434 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60653
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (10)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.