Hooks Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Hooks Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS FISH AND CHICKEN PARTS RANGING BETWEEN 49-51F, AS WELL AS 4.5 LBS COLE SLAW @50F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM, AND AROUND THE DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECEESARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA ON TOP OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PREMOVE UNNECEESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ACCUMULATED WITH DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS (INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER) THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTERD TO PROVIDE AND MNAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT WINDOWS NEAR REGISTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Feb 24, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE NAME FOR ALL CONTAINERS WITH WHATS INSIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SHELVING UNIT USED FOR STORING BBQ SAUCE AND HOT SAUCE WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS OPENING WHERE OIL IS FILTERED AND DRAINED WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEVAY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A NON WORKING DEEP FYER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE TO HELP PREVENT HARBORING OF ANY PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD SYSTEM AND THE HOOD FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIGHT BULBS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEE'S IN THE PREP AREA MUST ALWAYS HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY USE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE, SUCH CHANGING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OFTEN AND NOT LAYING THE WIPING CLOTHES AROUND ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE AND ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND SINK IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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May 24, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHEVLING AND DOORS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE RACKS(SHELVING)INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. NOTED VENT COVER AND SOME CEILING TILES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND NOTED THE GREASE TRAP VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR ISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(WALK-IN'S AND REACH-INS), ROLLING CART, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN ALL DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE MOLDY CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMREPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MASSIVE FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-MUST CLEAN. FAUCET AND ATTACHED SPRAYER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA HEAVILY LEAKING IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE(65F) INSIDE CARRYOUT CONTAINERS ON THE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 75.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK/FOODSERVICE MGR. GO OUTSIDE TO EMPTY CONTAINER WITH PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INTO THE GARBAGE, THEN COME BACK INSIDE AND GO BACK TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND START PREPARING CHICKEN WINGS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. FOUND GREASE ALL OVER THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE THAT FILTERS THE GREASE INTO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WHICH ALSO HAS MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 4-25-15 ON REPORT# 1537305 NOT CORRECTED:-45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR ISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH, STORAGE RACKS, ALL SINKS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN ALL DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MOLDY CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MASSIVE FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-MUST CLEAN. FAUCET AND ATTACHED SPRAYER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA HEAVILY LEAKING IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CAN CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE PLASTIC TUB WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, INTERIOR OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, ROLLING CARTS, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND PLASTIC STORAGE CABINET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REINSTALL THE VENTILATION FAN AT THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS AND CLOTHING STORED ON HOOKS IN THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE CADINET AND BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTTO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER AND RUSTY GREESE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT RUSTY RACKS WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND PAINT GREESE TRAP TOO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS, LOBBY AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS, LOBBY AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, CAP OR HAIR RESTRAINTS WNEN HANDLING THE FOOD.
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Sep 17, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR STORAGE OF WET MOPS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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: AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED FIFTEEN FRUIT FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN ON WALL AND OVER THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FRUIT FLIES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK. MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT THE GREASE RECEPTOR WAS CLEANED RECENTLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER SERVICE SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR STORAGE OF WET MOPS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
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Dec 21, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Aug 29, 2011
Routine
3 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SINK AND ALONG WALLBASE UNDER PREP TABLE ETC WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN DINING AREA.
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Jul 19, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN POP COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,DEEP FRYERS,GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOBBY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.
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Jul 13, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN POP COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,DEEP FRYERS,GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.
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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.MUST DEATAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOBBY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.
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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 ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST STORE AND ORGANIZE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooks Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooks Fish & Chicken on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooks Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Hooks Fish & Chicken.
Has Hooks Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooks Fish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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 Hooks Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooks Fish & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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