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RED SNAPPER FISH & CHICKEN

400-404 E 83RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RED SNAPPER FISH & CHICKEN has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 13, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 24, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2015. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 once on November 17, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL PREPACKED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • 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.
  3. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • 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)
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • 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)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL REPACKAGING OF FOODS IN DISPLAY UNITS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DOOR.REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT.
  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • 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).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES AT TIME INSPECTION BEGAN. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED FOODS PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN DINING AREA).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, WALL UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND WALL ALONG WITH WITH ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, AND ON COUNTER AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK(MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES).
  5. License

    0 infractions

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