What is Fat Johnnies Red Hots's health inspection score?

Fat Johnnies Red Hots has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fat Johnnies Red Hots last inspected?

Fat Johnnies Red Hots was last inspected on September 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fat Johnnies Red Hots have?

Fat Johnnies Red Hots has 17 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fat Johnnies Red Hots safe to eat at?

Fat Johnnies Red Hots has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Fat Johnnies Red Hots

Name: Fat Johnnies Red Hots
Address: 7242 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 76

7242 S WESTERN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/9/2024

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Sep 9, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE, NOT UP-TO-DATE (NO SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2023 OR 2024). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS RQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHILI AND HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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