What is Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 29 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. last inspected?

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. have?

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. has 18 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. safe to eat at?

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. has a safety score of 29/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc.

Name: Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc.
Address: 7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 29

7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-69 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Complaint1 License

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Med9 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

17/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFMs CERTIFICATE. CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE, MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SPAGHETTI AND COLE SLAW STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTAINTS (AS NEEDED) AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
DRAIN HOSE FROM THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER DRAINS INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 25

License InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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