Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 27 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNTI WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, RICE , DELI MEAT, BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES ALL RANGING BETWEEN 62-70F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 69F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (STEAK, SLICED TOMATOES, RAW CHICKEN, FRESH CHEESE, SLCIED DELI MEAT, COOKED RICE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. total cost $150.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FISH, STEAK, RICE, POTATOES) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATRING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70MALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVING ON TOP OF BOXES AND CONTAINERS, IN MAIN PREP WHERE FLOUR AND BREADING BINS ARE STORED, SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER WIRED RACKS THROUGHOUT, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INCLUDING ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SEASONINGS, HOT HOLD UNITS, RICE COOKERS, STORED KITCHENWARE ON PREP TABLES, ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING UNDER PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS AND VENTILATION HOOD EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 7, 2025
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE REAR. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN AND REPLACE TRAYS IN THE PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURE, FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL, AND CEILING TILE REPLACE IF DAMAGED, AIR VENT AND CEILING TILES AROUND THEM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE HAND SINK, NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON SHELVES,COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, PREP TABLE, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK SPRAYER. NOTED HANDS SINKS WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT VERY DIRTY WITH DUST, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 8, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT HAIR RESTAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Mar 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. #41 FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. #49 THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. #55 CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. #55 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. #55 FOUND WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Feb 23, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 5, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #37 LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. #41 INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. #49 THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. #55 CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. #55 REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. #55 FOUND WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Aug 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 5, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT AND RAW FOODS ALL WHILE WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 20 LARGE LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED 06/8/2020 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN SAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WEARING UNCLEAN CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN APPAREL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOIL AND WORN CONTACT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND THE COOK NOT WEARING A MASK WHILE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A MASK WHILE ON THE PREMISES.
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Jun 8, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER. THE REAR HAD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN SAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WEARING UNCLEAN CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN APPAREL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOIL AND WORN CONTACT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. - Repeat
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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May 27, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING CELLULAR PHONE, ETC. AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER IN BETWEEN TASKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT REACH IN AND REAR WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE FISH, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, COLESLAW, BEEF PATTIES, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES AND THE TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 44.2F-56.6F. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF APPROX. 240LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROX. $700. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT PREP AND REAR WALK IN COOLERS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. FRONT COOLER AMBIENT WAS 45.1F AND THE WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT WAS 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER. THE REAR HAD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ADEQUATELY STOCKED WITH SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 20LBS OF CHICKEN SITTING IN A PAN OF CLOUDY WATER INSIDE THE 3-COMP. SINK NOT PROPERLY THAWED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WEARING UNCLEAN CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN APPAREL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOIL AND WORN CONTACT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF FOOD INGREDIENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, REMOVING POOLING WATER AND KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 27 times, more than any other issue at Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's.
Has Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
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How often is Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Captain Hook Fish and Chicken and Grill — Tony's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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