Captain Hooks & Fire House

1215 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Captain Hooks & Fire House three times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 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

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 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

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 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

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

All food employees have food handler training

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

Aug 28, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2023

License

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 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.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Hooks & Fire House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Hooks & Fire House on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Hooks & Fire House?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Captain Hooks & Fire House.

Has Captain Hooks & Fire House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Captain Hooks & Fire House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Captain Hooks & Fire House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Captain Hooks & Fire House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Captain Hooks & Fire House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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