CAPTAIN HOOKS & FIRE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

1215 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 4 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH A GOOD STANDING CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS FISH, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO HAVE A CERTIFICATE IN GOOD STANDING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN POLICY AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 28

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 21

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND UTILITY SINK MISSING COLD WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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