Red Snapper Fish & Chicken

400-404 E 83Rd St, Chicago, IL 60619
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Red Snapper Fish & Chicken has been inspected four times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 17, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Red Snapper Fish & Chicken on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN CORNERS OF THE REAR STORAGE, AND IN CORNERS OF THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PREPACKED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAVE RUST, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT IN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED RE-GROUT AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, HOODS, AND ALL WALL VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER DUMP SINK IN REAR PREP, FAUCET AT SAME SINK IS BROKEN, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR, NEEDS SELF CLOSING DEVICE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS TALAPIA 44.5F-45.3F 10LBS,PERCH 45.3-45.6F 10LBS,WHITING 46.6F-47.1F 10LBS,CATFISH 47.4-47.5F 12LBS.,CUT MIXED FRUIT 44.8F-47.0F 3LBS.,COLE SLAW 45.4F-45.8F 40LBS.,POTATO SALAD 44.3F-44.8F 10LBS.,SPAGHETTI 7LBS 44.4F-45.3F,MACARONI SALAD 45.1F-45.8F 6LBS,ITALIAN BEEF 44.2F-44.5F 300LBS.,SLICED TOMATO 7LBS. 44.4F-46.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 170LBS.$755. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGING OF FOODS IN DISPLAY UNITS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DOOR.REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT AND DAMAGED AT ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT.
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Feb 1, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE BUS PANS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 106.1F-120.3F AND BUFFALO FISH IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRODUCTS(40LB VALUED AT 75.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES AT TIME INSPECTION BEGAN. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN DINING AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, WALL UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND WALL ALONG WITH WITH ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, AND ON COUNTER AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK(MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES).
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Dec 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Snapper Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Snapper Fish & Chicken on file is from Nov 17, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Snapper Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Snapper Fish & Chicken.

Has Red Snapper Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Snapper Fish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Snapper Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.