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Firehouse And Captain Hooks: health inspection history

5648 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644

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Address: 5648 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass w/ Conditions on Aug 6, 2026
License number: 1804138
Latest inspection: Aug 6, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 3 inspections, Jul 27, 2023 to Aug 6, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass w/ Conditions; 1 × Pass. 35 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Aug 6, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF NOODLE SOUP ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EAST DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AND DISWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FOR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SURFACES AND GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Apr 8, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS... SUGAR, FLOUR, BREADING ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME INGREDIENT.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILETROOMS.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICTES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CE3RTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Jul 27, 2023 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE FRIER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WQLK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.