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Reggio's Pizza Express Ii

Restaurant

4434 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Oct 15, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Mold-like black substance found inside ice machine in prep area.

Key Findings

  • Mold-like black substance observed on interior of ice machine in rear prep area (ice not used for human consumption).
  • Excessive grease and food debris buildup inside fryer cabinets.
  • Damaged faucet on 1-compartment sink and loose knob on hand sink in dish area.
  • Grime buildup on walls in rear storage and dish areas; excessive grime in floor drain at three-compartment sink.

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 #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)

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 7, 2026Fail

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