What is Captain Hooks's health inspection score?

Captain Hooks has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Captain Hooks last inspected?

Captain Hooks was last inspected on November 2, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Captain Hooks have?

Captain Hooks has 38 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Captain Hooks safe to eat at?

Captain Hooks has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Captain Hooks

Name: Captain Hooks
Address: 1600 W 13TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 71

1600 W 13TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/2/2023

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Pilsen

Ranked #272 of 405 in Pilsen

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 2, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1600 W 13TH ST , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

4 inspections

12 high priority

3 intermediate

23 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PUBLIC/HALLWAY WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDE WALLS AND ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE AND IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED IN MULTIPLE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2561154; OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 High1 Med8 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

24/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDE WALLS AND ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE TOILET ROOM HALL WAY, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE AND IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONVEYING SEWAGE WHEN SINKS ARE EMPTIED AS WATER POOLS ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SEWAGE IS CONVEYED PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
SEE VIOLATION #59.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED IN MULTIPLE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560595 DATED 7/12/22; 10-6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 36- 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE, EMPLOYEE (COOK) STATES "ITS HIS FIRST DAY AND HE DOESNT KNOW WHERE ANYTHING IS". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. 48-4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 53-5-203.12 OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
7-32-015 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN A PUBLIC PLACE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER SMOKE INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

6 High2 Med9 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−88 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDE WALLS AND ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW FISH) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 30 LBS OF RAW FISH RANGING FROM 53F-67F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF COLESLAW AT 57F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE, EMPLOYEE (COOK) STATES "ITS HIS FIRST DAY AND HE DOESNT KNOW WHERE ANYTHING IS". INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
7-32-015 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE (COOK) SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISCARDED CIGARETTE IN THE TRASH CAN IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER SMOKE INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSIDE AND IN BETWEEN ALL FRYERS AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-203.12 OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-302.11 OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE TOILET PAPER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED IN MULTIPLE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Base deductions−88 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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