SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAPTAIN HOOKS & FIRE HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

1215 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed with conditions

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE

CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 21
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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