Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken

343 E 103Rd St, Chicago, IL 60628

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Jul 29, 2020

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CASHIER WEARING HER MASK HOWEVER THE COOKS/FOOD HANDLERS WERE NOT WEARING MASK AS REQUIRED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

Jun 12, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. HOWEVER MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL SUPPLIES AS LIST ON HIS PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Mar 1, 2019

License

2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES,( DISPOSABLE MOP,GLOVES,FACE MASK,APPROPIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS,( PEROXIDE,BLEACH).PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 2, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken?

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

Has Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Captain Hooks Fish & Chicken inspected?

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

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