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CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN

8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243462

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301083

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, UNUSED STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING CARTS, AND WHEELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND FINISH REPLACING ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR(HAVE TILES ON PREMISES).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285313

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CORRECTED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235148

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: NOTED PINK, BROWN AND BLACK RESDUE DRIPPING FROM WHITE INTERIOR PANEL INTO THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY OUT ALL OF THE ICE AND CLEAN & SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 6-8 GNATS FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES & DRAINS AND TO REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS IN A MANNER WHERE ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED WHEN DISPENSED TO CUSTOMERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOODS & FILTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PALLETS, STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIORS OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT, AND REMOVE EXCCESIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN OUT ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545678

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR HALLWAY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545540

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR HALLWAY.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545526

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO REAR INNER AND OUTER DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND FOUND BROKEN RECEPTACLE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,REPLACE BROKEN RECEPTACLE LID AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,ASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,CORDS AND PIPING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545463

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545411

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF CATFISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284309

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. must clean/sanitize inside upper panel,doorof ice machine.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
238283

Location recorded for this inspection · CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN · 8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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