Firehouse / Captain Hooks
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2013
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Score
Firehouse / Captain Hooks appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Firehouse / Captain Hooks' 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (i.e. CHICKEN, BEEF, MEATBALLS, RICE AND BEANS etc.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SSERIOUS VIOLATTION, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR, ORGANIZIE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (GYRO MEAT,FISH,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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May 25, 2012
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 51.0 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF FISH,ROAST BEEF,GYRO MEAT,CHEESE,EGGS,COLE SLAW AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 54-64 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG THE INTERIOR GASKETS AND THROUGHOUT EXTERIOR CREVICES OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT AND OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER IN 2ND COMPARTMENT DRAINED. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. TWO REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWLS CLOGGED AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS SO THEY PROPERLY DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED OFFICE UPON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Mar 22, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, LIDS ON SHELVE SB ABOVE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DESSERT DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 9, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR POSTED OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, LIDS ON SHELVE SB ABOVE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DESSERT DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: RIGHT SIDE FAUCET MISSING ON 3 COMARTMENT SINK-MUST REPLACE IT - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, LIDS ON SHELVE ABOVE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DESSERT DISPLAY CASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 19, 2010
Complaint
5 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.REAR SHELVES,FRONT COUNTER-TOPS ,UNDERNEATH FRONT SHELVES NEED, DETAIL CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.BLENDER,MICROWAVE OVEN,TABLETOP,AND KNIVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 NORTHEAST NEAR DEEP FAT FRYERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR ICE MACHINE AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse / Captain Hooks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse / Captain Hooks on file is from Mar 28, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse / Captain Hooks?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Firehouse / Captain Hooks.
Has Firehouse / Captain Hooks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse / Captain Hooks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse / Captain Hooks 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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