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

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 May 22, 2026. 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 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

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

Yes, Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. serve?

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc. serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc.

Name: Snappers Fish Chicken & Grill, Inc.
Address: 7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 100

7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/22/2026

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0Excellent

Seafood•Chatham

Ranked #3 of 39 in Chatham

Improving

3 inspections

Last: May 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month 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

-27

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+36 pts

100

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 (100/100) 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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7852 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint1 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass 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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