Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HAPPY FOODS on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566786
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522530
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/29/21 WAS NOT POSTED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMERS. THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/28/21 WAS POSTED INSTEAD. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522106
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES BEHIND THE DELI/MEAT COUNTER, IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE AISLE, AT THE CASH REGISTERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510527
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES AND TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AND DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360071
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: : OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS UNDER AT PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRODUCE AREA
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359717
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005. PREVIOUSLY TOLD ON 5/20/2019 SEE REPORT #2281939
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAPS UNDER AT PRODUCE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRODUCE AREA
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED-SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW FIRST INFORMED ON 5/20/2019,SEE REPORT#2281039
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #36 NOT CORRECTED-NO THERMOMETERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN COOLERS. VIOLATION #37 NOT CORRECTED-FOODS WITHOUT ADEQUATE FOOD LABELS. VIOLATION #47NODOOR GASKETS NOT REPAIRED AT DELI WALK IN DOOR. VIOLATION w55 NOT CORRECTED-FLOORS STILL DAMAGED UNDER FLOOR AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.THESE VIOLATIONS WERE FIRST NOTED ON 5/20/2019 SEE REPORT #2189139 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289139
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-030(c)NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROPERLY MARKED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN DELI,MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENT
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED IN "GLAD STONE BAKERY" ON SITE WITH NO ADEQUATE FOOD LABELS (SOME MISSING INGREDIENTS AND POSSIBLE ALLERGEN INFO) . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON DELI AND MILK WALK IN COOLERS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT COOLING SYSTEM CONDENSER PIPING IN MEAT COOLING ROOM IS LEAKING WATER .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD BOARD AS SEPARATOR OF FOOD IN REACH OVER DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE PROPER SEPARATION OF DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER EASY CLEANABLE SEPARATION MATERIALS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF RUSTED SEVERALLY DAMAGED CUTTING TABLES IN MEAT ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH PROPER FOOD PROTECTED EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALLED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET,AND OR INSTALLED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND-SINK IN PRODUCE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (DELI).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS UNDER PRODUCE DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIZE SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS OVER PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288901
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROPERLY MARKED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN DELI,MEAT AND PRODUCE DEPARTMENT
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IS OUT OF FUNCTION.NO HOT OR COLD WATER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY DEPARTMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-030(c)NO CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 LBS SMOKED HAM TEMPERATURE 45.0 F,CORN BEEF 2.5 LBS TEMPERATURE 47 F,TURKEY BREAST 2.5 LBS TEMPERATURE 45 F .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. APPX. 6 LBS OZ.$66.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED IN "GLAD STONE BAKERY" ON SITE WITH NO ADEQUATE FOOD LABELS (SOME MISSING INGREDIENTS AND POSSIBLE ALLERGEN INFO) . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON DELI AND MILK WALK IN COOLERS
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD BOARD AS SEPARATOR OF FOOD IN REACH OVER DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST REMOVE WOOD AND PROVIDE PROPER SEPARATION OF DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER EASY CLEANABLE SEPARATION MATERIALS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT COOLING SYSTEM CONDENSER PIPING IN MEAT COOLING ROOM IS LEAKING WATER .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF RUSTED SEVERALLY DAMAGED CUTTING TABLES IN MEAT ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH PROPER FOOD PROTECTED EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALLED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET,AND OR INSTALLED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ON HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCET
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND-SINK IN PRODUCE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (DELI).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS UNDER PRODUCE DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIZE SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS OVER PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169298
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
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: OBSERVED RUSTS ON STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AT THE MEAT DEPT/PRODUCE DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRIUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF KITCHEN PREP HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE/GRILL),GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS/FREEZERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (PRODUCE DEPT).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167095
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER ISLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF (44.7F-45.0F). THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WRAPS, GUACAMOLES/DILL DIPS,CHICKEN SALADS AND POTATO PANCAKES ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER ISLE.FOUND GYRO MEAT AT 47.4F,CREAMY GARLIC CHEESE AND DILL DIPS AT 46.6F,BBQ BEEF 44.8F,POTATO PANCAKES AT 47.9F,CHICKEN POT PIES AT 43.9F,(READY-TO-EAT)PROSCIUTTO PANINI AT 44.8F,CHICKEN WRAPS AT 48.2F,CHICKEN SALADS AT 44.8F ETC.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX:250 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $450.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTS ON STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AT THE MEAT DEPT/PRODUCE DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRIUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF KITCHEN PREP HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE/GRILL),GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS/FREEZERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT RIGHT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED (PRODUCE DEPT).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996062
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no exposed handsink adjacent or accessible to the produce prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink in said area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed no handsink adjacent or accessible to the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink in said area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels or to remove prep area completely. Observed the three compartment sink in the produce prep area to have leaks near the drains. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the meat department 3 compartment sink when drained, to cause water to splash onto the floor from where the drain pipe meets the floor drain at the air gap. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so water does not splash out onto the floor. Observed the larger stall in the women's washroom to have an out of order toilet (adjacent toilet functions). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995753
Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY FOODS · 6783 N NORTHWEST HWY
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 # 1966581, dated 10-17-16 not corrected: Violation 38-"INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT DELI FOOD PREP AREA WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING BETWEEN GLOVE USAGE IS NEEDED." Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the produce prep area cutting board to be worn and have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated behind the stove in the rear prepared foods kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the walls around the 3 compartment sink in the prepared foods area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the meat department walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no exposed handsink adjacent or accessible to the produce prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink in said area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed no handsink adjacent or accessible to the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink in said area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels or to remove prep area completely. Observed the three compartment sink in the produce prep area to have leaks near the drains. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the meat department 3 compartment sink when drained, to cause water to splash onto the floor from where the drain pipe meets the floor drain at the air gap. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so water does not splash out onto the floor. Observed the larger stall in the women's washroom to have an out of order toilet (adjacent toilet functions). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60631
104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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