Red Snapper
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2024
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Score
Red Snapper appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 25, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Red Snapper on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM AND VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUSTY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, REPAINT USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 9, 2023
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RACK OF BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR UNFER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED BIN OF COLESLAW STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE INCLUDING THE HANDLE OF THE UNIT NOT CLEAN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE THROUGHOUT THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVERS OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS CLOSE TO THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE NOT WITH DERIS BUILD UP, GREASE BUILD UP, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLUE WALL ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR A SHELVING UNIT WITH DRY GOODS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BREADING AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD. HAIR NET PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EVERY VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACE IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS AND WALLS, NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLED GREASE ON FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS AND ON PIPING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 16, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING CHICKEN WITH AN OPAQUE MILKY SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF LIQUID AND BROWNISH BEIGE PIECES OF AIR EXPOSED CHICKEN. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP/ HAND CLEANSER AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOG BOOK MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSING INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BREADING AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EVERY VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACE IN FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS AND WALLS, NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLED GREASE ON FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS AND ON PIPING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NOV 12TH 2020 SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 12, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 90 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER STRAIN BOILED EGGS IN HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 ISSUED.CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC / CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,( COOKING CHICKEN) WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES..PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Jul 30, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 49F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41.F OR BELOW.-COS. PRIORITY ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 4-LBS OF CATFISH AT 61.F, 4-LBS OF BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS AT 49F, 3-LBS OF SHRIMP AT 46.F. (PIC) REMOVED ALL FOODS AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DAMAGED NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACS MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE STORAGE FOOD PAN ON STORAGE CART AT INPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES RANGINING ( 115F-119F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIOPRITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOFOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 5, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES; MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.OF OR BELOW UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 3-LBS OF BEEF PIZZA PUFFS AT 68.0F, 3-LBS OF BEEF TACO MEAT AT 66.4F, 1-LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 64.0F, 5-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 63.7F, 4-LBS OF BEEF AT 73.9F, 3-LBS OF TARTAR SAUCE AT 69.3F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST OF $ 65.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED,( LITTER DEBRIS, BOTTLES AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND BUILDING. EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED,( PREPARING SANDWICHES, COOKING FISH,- 174.9F CHICKEN) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING CASHIERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, UNDER SINKS AND IN WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS. OBSERVED A STAINED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CLEAN OR REPLACE SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF THE MOP SINK; KEEP SINK CLUTTER FREE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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 Oct 25, 2024. The public record contains 12 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 eight times, more than any other issue at Red Snapper.
Has Red Snapper's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Snapper have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent 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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