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Reggio's Pizza Express Ii

Restaurant

4434 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Oct 7, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Approximately 50 mouse droppings found scattered throughout dry storage and dish areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 50 mouse droppings observed in rear dry storage under shelving and in dish area; pest control logbook not on premises.
  • Mold-like black substance found on interior of ice machine in rear prep area.
  • Dishes in rear dish area stored right-side up instead of inverted, creating contamination risk.
  • Excessive grease and food debris inside fryer cabinets; grime buildup on cold hold unit interiors and gaskets; table-mounted can opener covered in grime.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

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)

Inspection History

Reggio's Pizza Express Ii has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 7, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Apr 2, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations