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HAPPY FOODS

6415 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60646

Grocery Store

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604810

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6415 N CENTRAL AVE

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251069

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6415 N CENTRAL 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: Cutting boards worn in produce area. Instructed to replace cutting boards or file down surface to have smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers in walk in coolers, storage racks in bakery, prep tables, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in basement and bakery not maintained. Instructed to remove excessive water from seepage and replace any missing floor tile in bakery. Floor in corners and behind equipment in storage and prep area and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in walk in freezer not maintained. Instructed to defrost standing ice on floor.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling and walls in basement and deli not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling and walls. Womens toilet room ceiling not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded or missing in walk in clloer in basement. Instructed to replace any missing shields. Light bulbs in deli not shatter proof.Instructed to install shatter proof bubls or install light covers.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside bakery cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer for cooler that is visible.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in loft area. Instructed to remove excessive clutter, organize stock and elevate 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to all employees in prep area must have hair restraint.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233348

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6415 N CENTRAL 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: Cutting boards worn in produce area. Instructed to replace cutting boards or file down surface to have smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers in walk in coolers, storage racks in bakery, prep tables, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in basement and bakery not maintained. Instructed to remove excessive water from seepage and replace any missing floor tile in bakery. Floor in corners and behind equipment in storage and prep area and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor in walk in freezer not maintained. Instructed to defrost standing ice on floor.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling and walls in basement and deli not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling and walls. Womens toilet room ceiling not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and damaged ceiling tile.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded or missing in walk in clloer in basement. Instructed to replace any missing shields. Light bulbs in deli not shatter proof.Instructed to install shatter proof bubls or install light covers.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside bakery cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer for cooler that is visible.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in loft area. Instructed to remove excessive clutter, organize stock and elevate 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to all employees in prep area must have hair restraint.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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