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RED SNAPPER

3206-3208 W 87th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RED SNAPPER has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 14, 2021. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 23, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED A ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLING UNIT UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 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
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  5. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS WITH SLOW DRAINING ISSUES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE FIXTURE IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE BACK DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE TOP OF VENTILATION HOOD AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON FILE HAVE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WHER OIL CONTAINERS STORED. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR CONDENSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • CUSTOMER TOILET CLOGGED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND SINK NEEDED AT DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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