Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HAPPINESS RESTAURANT on .
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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282749
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575212
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546514 ON 5-28-15. 35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALJ-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546514
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538146
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.1F-80.6F IN REACH-IN COOLER, RAW SHRIMP 52.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $30, 20LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1490601 ON 7-15-14 32-GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUST SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3-DOOR COOLER.36-2 LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLRS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490601
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF,CRAB RANGOON,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS RANGING FROM 54.9F - 91.4F INSIDE THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE .APPX. 95 LBS. $450.00. AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALSO,REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES LOCATED IN BASEMENT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDE BASEMENT AREAS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN STOVE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION AND CEILING IN KITCHEN.REPAIR SOUTH WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: (2)LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTS SHIELDS AND END-CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING ALSO,CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXHAUST FAN ON NORTH WALL REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151554
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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: NEED TO CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO BULK STORAGE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER WOK STATION, REAR BULK STORAGE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR YARD REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084299
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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: THE CABBAGE PRESS HAS UNSANITARY CRACKS IN THE WOODEN PISTON, REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART. THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE VERY DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084279
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: THE CHICKEN SLICING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF DRIED UP AND FRESH CHICKEN ENCRUSTED ON THE CUTTING BLADES WITHIN THE OPEN HOPPER AREA. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL DISASSEMBLED AND SANITIZED OR REMOVED FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN A DIRTY SPACE BETWEEN THE COOLER PREP TOP AND WORK TABLE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SPACE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CABBAGE PRESS HAS UNSANITARY CRACKS IN THE WOODEN PISTON, REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART. THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE VERY DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
666249
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
666236
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE, GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOOD IS STORED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF RESTAURANT WITH TRASH.CLUTTER, EMPTY SOILED BUCKET AND CONTAINERS, EMPTY BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ALL UTENSILS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS, RUSTY SHELVES, CARD BOARD COVERING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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. GREASY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT PREP AREA COOKING LINE, INSIDE PREP COOLERS, COOLER DOORS AND TRACKS, COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, LARGE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND CREVICES, BROKEN FLOOR COVERINGS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. HOLES IN FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP CLEAN. DIRTY FLOORS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BUCKETS OF RAW AND COOKED FOOD KEPT ON FLOOR, BAGS OR GRAIN, SODA CANS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON REAR STOREAGE ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579215
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 3313 S HALSTED ST
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FIVE POUNDS OF SHRIMP SETTING ON COUNTER 71.8F, TEN POUNDS OF COOKED RICE ON PREP COUNTER 78.3F, TWENTY FOUR EGG ROLLS ON COUNTER 68.3 MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN H000063636 COURT DATE 03/31/ 2011 09:00AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF YHR CITATION.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN HOOOO63636 SEE ABOVE FOR MORE INFO.
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 THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TOPS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER OUT BACK IN THE YARD BOXES, WOOD , OLD EQUIPMENT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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