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HAPPY CAMPER

1209 N WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HAPPY CAMPER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641385

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR AT THE FAR END OF THE LARGE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630497

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN THE FRONT ACROSS FROM THE HOST STATION IN NEED OF PROPER FUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TO RUN AT LEAST 15-20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612386

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597351

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA OF KITCHEN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON REAR INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERSIK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASH COMPARTMENT LEAKING FROM LEFT SIDE AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578727

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMILATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE NEAR DRINK SERVICE STATION ACROSS COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR/LARGE WINDOWS ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER THROUGH. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID, AND TIGHT FITTING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561273

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST ON FANS LOCATED AT FRONT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2532015

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 7

    NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: PREP COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OC ICE CUBES AT BAR , INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WASHING AND REUSING ALUMINIUM SODA CANS FOR SERVICE AS A MULTI-UENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PRACTICE AND USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500725

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, FLOURM SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING. INSTUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPALCE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453440

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD-PLATE UNDER BAR COUNTER ABOVE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINEIN STORAGE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR KNOW THE LOCATION

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED REPAIR ISSUE

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369991

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369824

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT BAR AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 64.5F. FACILITY GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES FOR HAND WASHING. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HOT WATER MINIMUM OF 100F DEGREES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312910

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY CAMPER · 1209 N WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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