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Red Snapper Hyde Park, Inc.

Restaurant

1418 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Mar 11, 2024 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Cooler holding ready-to-eat meats reached 55°F; 9 lbs of cooked beef and steak had to be discarded.

Key Findings

  • Front prep cooler maintained at 52.7°F instead of required 41°F or below, holding cooked ground beef and steak. Unit was tagged and taken out of service.
  • Cooked ground beef, steak, and Italian beef stored in the warm cooler ranged from 54.6°F to 55.7°F. All 9 pounds were discarded as unsafe.
  • Wiping cloths left on countertops and prep stations instead of stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Grease buildup under flat-top grill shelving and interior of walk-in freezer require cleaning; walls and floors in rear storage and dish-washing area need cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F, SAID COOLER HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT HOLD THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED/ HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERIOR COLD HOLDING TEMPS: 3lbs OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 54.6F, 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 55.7F AND 3LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBS AT $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Red Snapper Hyde Park, Inc. has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 10, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Sep 8, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Aug 31, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Jul 8, 2025Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Jul 1, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Mar 17, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Nov 14, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Mar 11, 2024ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Oct 31, 2023Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Aug 22, 2022Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jun 21, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 13, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations