Captain Hooks & Fire House
1215 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 18, 2026
Captain Hooks & Fire House was last inspected on February 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No assigned manager on site
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All large bulk food item containers must be marked with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vent and filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found a 1/4 inch gap under the front entrance door. Must provide closed tight fitting door to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found utility sink missing cold water knob. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found light in both toilet rooms without light shield. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found ventilation in employee toilet room not working. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.