Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza
5255 W Madison St, Chicago 60644 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 2, 2026
40
Inspections on record
19
Times passed
12
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 2, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 25, 2022 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 26, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2012 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2011 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2010 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza — questions
- Did Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza pass its last health inspection?
- Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza at 5255 W Madison St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 40 inspections on record it has failed 12 times.
- What violations were cited at Red Snapper Fish Chicken & Pizza?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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