RED ROOSTER in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at RED ROOSTER during a routine inspection conducted on 08/14/2025.

Situated at 2101 E 71ST ST, the establishment is part of South Shore's active food service sector. The South Shore area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: 40. Personal Cleanliness - Comments: All Long Hair Must Be Tied Back and Hair Restraints Used. Instructed to Correct and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The second violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: 47. Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Rubber Gaskets on Reach in Coolers in Need of Cleaning to Remove All Build of Food Spills. Instructed to Detail Clean and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The third violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: 55. Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Floors in Need of Cleaning to Remove All Food Spills. Instructed to Detail Clean and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fourth violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 56. Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used - Comments: Hood Vent in Need of Cleaning to Remove Grease and Dust Build Up. Instructed to Clean and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.