APR 8
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN/FIREHOUSE GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
5648 W ROOSEVELT · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2025 · passed
8 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS... SUGAR, FLOUR, BREADING ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME INGREDIENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILETROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CE3RTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
JUL 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WQLK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
APR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER/SPLASH GUARD ON BACK OF COOLERS PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
JUL 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR AND PREP AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP
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MAY 32016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,FISH AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SET UP(.WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE)SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR AND PREP AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP
AUG 252015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 25
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
MAY 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL MEATS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
JUL 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THICK WITH GREESE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYESS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO REPLACE THE MISSING COVING (BASEBOARDS) WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN THE LIDHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
JUN 182012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (CHICKEN,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)IS BEING PREPARED ,SERVED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,FILTERS AT HOOD,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE,DEEP FRYER,WINDOW SILLS,POP SLEEVES,LIGHT SHIELDS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTILATION VENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK & STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER & LOBBY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT & PREP COOLERS.
MAY 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS, EXHAUST HOOD HEAVY WITH GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF LARGE WHITE BINS WITH COVERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK.
MAY 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. SOME SINKS DID NOT HAVE SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, i.e. FISH,CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER COATINGS OPEN (UNCOVERED) IN REAR WITH BROOM HANGING OVER THE COATING. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS, EXHAUST HOOD HEAVY WITH GREASE, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF LARGE WHITE BINS WITH COVERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 OMP SINK.
MAR 222010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR ORDERS ISSUED 2/25/2009 FOR VIOLATIONS NUMBER (33) MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS REAR STORAGE AREA AND (38) MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BY COOKING AREA
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