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Red Snapper Hyde Park, Inc.

Restaurant

1418 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Nov 14, 2024 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Manager on duty lacks required allergen training, a serious food safety gap.

Key Findings

  • The certified manager has no allergen training as required by law.
  • Ice machine interior needs cleaning to prevent contamination.
  • Missing ceiling tile in dishwashing area above freezer must be replaced.
  • Cooking equipment filters clogged with grease and dust; floors under pop crates 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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations
Mar 11, 2024Conditional

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