What is Reggio's Pizza Express's health inspection score?

Reggio's Pizza Express has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Reggio's Pizza Express last inspected?

Reggio's Pizza Express was last inspected on March 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Reggio's Pizza Express have?

Reggio's Pizza Express has 22 total violations across 15 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Reggio's Pizza Express safe to eat at?

Yes, Reggio's Pizza Express has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Reggio's Pizza Express serve?

Reggio's Pizza Express serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Reggio's Pizza Express

Name: Reggio's Pizza Express
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 98

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/18/2026

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0Excellent

Italian•Chicago

Ranked #127 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 98% of italian restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (98/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Jul 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar 2026

2 inspections

6 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

6 Med

6 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS) FOODS (PIZZAS,PASTA,CHICKEN ETC.)ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. .INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620412 DATED 7/10/2025: #16 "OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP..." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610873 DATED 1/22/2025: #58 "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH ROOM AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610873 DATED 1/22/2025: #58 "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total3 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PROVIDED A QUARTS TEST STRIP WITH A CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRT ACCUMMULATION ON THE INSIDE LINING OF GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE COMMON AREA OF THE DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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