Red Snapper
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
90
Score
Red Snapper has been inspected eight times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL AT LONG PREP TABLE WHERE THE VARIOUS FLOURS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLING UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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May 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURED, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS (GRAPES, COOKIES, ETC) IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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82
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP THE LINE AND INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD. MUST FIND THE SOURCE OF LEAK WHICH IS CAUSING THE ICE BUILD UP.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH SLOW DRAINING ISSUES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR ENCRUSTED WITH ORGANIC MATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE SAME AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING, WHICH IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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May 5, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE BACK DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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74
Aug 8, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WHER OIL CONTAINERS STORED. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER TOILET CLOGGED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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82
Nov 1, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NEEDED AT DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Snapper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Snapper on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Snapper?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Snapper means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Red Snapper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Snapper is inspected around two times per year on average.
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