chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Captain Hooks & Fire House

1215 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Feb 18, 2026

3

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 18, 2026

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH A GOOD STANDING CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS FISH, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO HAVE A CERTIFICATE IN GOOD STANDING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
  3. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN POLICY AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
  4. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
  5. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  7. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 18, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 28, 2023License Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 21, 2023LicenseFailRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60608

Honky Tonk Barbeque1800 S Racine AveDelicia Mexican Snack2300 S Throop StLos Alamos2157 S Damen AveEl Buen Taco #42300 S Throop StEl Buen Taco #32300 S Throop StEl Bueno Tacos2300 S Throop St

Captain Hooks & Fire House — questions

Did Captain Hooks & Fire House pass its last health inspection?
Captain Hooks & Fire House at 1215 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Feb 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Captain Hooks & Fire House?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60608