What is Captain Hooks & Fire House's health inspection score?

Captain Hooks & Fire House has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Captain Hooks & Fire House last inspected?

Captain Hooks & Fire House was last inspected on February 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Captain Hooks & Fire House have?

Captain Hooks & Fire House has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Captain Hooks & Fire House safe to eat at?

Captain Hooks & Fire House has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Captain Hooks & Fire House serve?

Captain Hooks & Fire House serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Captain Hooks & Fire House

Name: Captain Hooks & Fire House
Address: 1215 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 64

1215 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/18/2026

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American•Pilsen

Ranked #302 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-39 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1215 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2026

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total4 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO ASSIGNED MANAGER ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL LARGE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT AND FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Aug 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND UTILITY SINK MISSING COLD WATER KNOB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LIGHT IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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