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Red Snapper

400 E 83RD ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

99cited violations
8serious tier
14inspections
56tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2433121
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026273
2024190
20231130
20222180
20202201
20192162
20173152
2015110

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED RUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Sep 3, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE. CFM ARRIVED AT 3:55 PM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.CATFISH 45.7F, CHICKEN WINGS 52.2F, DRUMSTICK 47.7. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS VALUED AT $250.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. NOTED AMBIENT AIR 52 F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED RUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT HANDSINK. WASTEWATER FROM HANDSINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. NOTED CLEAR WATER COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED UNDER MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      FOUND THE PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

  4. Jun 9, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE INCLUDING THE HANDLE OF THE UNIT NOT CLEAN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER WITH DRIED GREASE DROPLETS AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE THROUGHOUT THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVERS OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

  5. Aug 26, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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

  6. Aug 16, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  7. Nov 19, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      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.

  8. Nov 12, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY COOLERS (REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLERS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE DISCOLORED AND FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND 3 COMP SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION, AND UNISEX WASHROOM BROKEN AND FILLED WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  9. Aug 8, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Serious Priority

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

  10. Jul 30, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      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.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD, ( COLE SLAW,ETC) 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/ DATED WITH NAME AND USED BY DATE.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER DAMAGED NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NOFOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Sep 5, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES; MUST PROVIDE.

  12. Aug 30, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      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.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Feb 27, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING CASHIERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  14. Nov 24, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.