Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill

7852 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill's latest score of 41 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE, MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: SPAGHETTI AND COLE SLAW STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTAINTS (AS NEEDED) AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: DRAIN HOSE FROM THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER DRAINS INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 17, 2025

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill.

Has Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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