CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Reggie'S on the Beach on 07/28/2025.
The establishment operates from 6245 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago Illinois in South Shore, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
The inspection report documents: "Observed no hot water (75. 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display - comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety According to Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving hand washing, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper hand washing protocols. The Chicago Health Department Requirements clearly states that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| Inspection ID | 2621383 |
| DBA Name | REGGIE'S ON THE BEACH |
| AKA Name | REGGIE'S ON THE BEACH |
| License # | 2840427 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 6245 S LAKE SHORE DR |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637 |
| Inspection Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (75.3F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT EAST BEACH BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. |
| Latitude | 41.780803899394144 |
| Longitude | -87.57461558340579 |
| Location | (41.780803899394144 |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
