Captain Hook — Seashell

9353 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Seafood

Last inspected: May 11, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Captain Hook — Seashell three times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 11, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Captain Hook — Seashell dates to May 11, 2012.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 11, 2012

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2012

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 2, 2010

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, CABINETS

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM BATTER UNDER PREP TABLE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Hook — Seashell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Hook — Seashell on file is from May 11, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Hook — Seashell?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Captain Hook — Seashell.

Has Captain Hook — Seashell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain Hook — Seashell have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain Hook — Seashell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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