Red Snapper
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Red Snapper has been inspected 11 times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Red Snapper trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12: OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D): FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jul 9, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE FOR HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR CHICKEN. OBSERVED A CONTAINER AND A FRYING BASKET OF FRIED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT FRYING AREA, WHEN FIRST ENTERING THE PREP AREA AFTER INTRODUCTION. ONCE INSPECTION STARTED, it was found that the CHICKEN WAS RELOCATED TO the DEEP FRYER AND refrigerated to INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING 145-155.0F. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LEAVING COOKED TCS FOODS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALSO, MUST REHEAT CHICKEN TO 165F FOR HOT HOLDING TO A TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. CHICKEN WAS REHEATED TO 165�F AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOOD. FOUND TWO PREPACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 66.1F-67.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41�F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/2024, REPORT #2608619 #10: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #36: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT-LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #37: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA. NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER, YELLOW, AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS. #37: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS (HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF STEAK MEAT IN A CONTAINER OF STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS COOKING WHILE FROZEN, THAW OVER NIGHT IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SAUCES (BUFFALO AND BBQ) NOT COVERED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ALL TIMES, WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GLOVES BEING USED TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS ARE EXAM GLOVES. BOXES DO NOT STATE GLOVES CAN BE USED FOR HANDLING FOOD ONLY FOR MEDICAL USE. APPROXIMATELY 100 BOXES OR MORE STORED IN AN UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE GLOVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Dec 13, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES/GNATS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND AT THE BACK PREP TABLE AND ON THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT POINTS OF ENTRY FOR PEST ACTIVITY/HARBORAGE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE ENTRY ON 11/15/24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PINK SLIME BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT LINE AREA DISPLAY COOLERS (2). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO/MISSING LABELS FOR FISH, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN BATTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BACK PREP/STORAGE AREA NO/MISSING LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR LEMON PEPPER AND YELLOW AND WHITE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO/MISSING LABELS ON BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS(HOT/BBQ/KETCHUP SAUCES) AND SPICES (SALT/SUGAR/PEPPER, ETC) IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONT LINE/SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE USE ARTICLES (TO GO CONTAINER AND CONDIMENT LIDS) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TOP SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ARTICLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WITH THE CEILING SURFACE FLAKING/PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BACK STORAGE AREA, DISHWSHING AREA AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENT FILTERS WITH BUILD UP DIRT/DUST/DEBRIS AND GREASE AT THE GRILL/FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 5, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE FLOUR IN STORAGE AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 GNATS AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED, VERIFIABLE COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN, FIGH, PIZZA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPERTOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FLOURS AND SEASONINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ALL FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER CANNOT COMPLETELT SHUT OFF AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO DISPOSE OF SANITARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA DOUGH CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND COVER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVER LARGE MIXER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION NOT POP CRATES, MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIZZA OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTTILATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON BOTTOMOF WALK-IN FREEZER AT HOT LINE AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN NOT VENTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY VENT PIZZA OVEN BYPUTTING IT UNDER THE HOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS THAT PREPARE AND SERVE FOOD HAVE TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2 SAUSAGE PIZZA'S AT 68.9F AND 65.8F, 1 CHEESE PIZZA AT 72.7F. WHICH WERE STORED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 72.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD ITEMS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENTAURED 30LBS OF FOOD AT $250. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-050(A) ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PIZZA'S AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jan 5, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Snapper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Snapper on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Snapper?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Red Snapper.
Has Red Snapper's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Snapper have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Snapper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Red Snapper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Snapper is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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