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HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1

2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600199

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589592

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES STUCK IN THE HANDWASHING SIGN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK WHERE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, A CART WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE AND GRIME UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS AND PIPES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589231

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ENTRY, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING FOODS FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES STUCK IN THE HANDWASHING SIGN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK WHERE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, A CART WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE AND GRIME UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS AND PIPES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/12/2023, REPORT #2583753 #49: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587614

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL DISHWASHING MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583753

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE TO HAVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583297

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING SHOULD ONLY OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR UNDER COLD, POTABLE RUNNING WATER. (ITEMS MOVED TO REFRIDGERATION).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON TOP OF WHITE MACHINERY NEAR THREE-COMP SINK, ON TABLE WITH LARGE RICE COOKER, UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN FRONT DRINK AREA IN CORNER NEXT TO COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE TO HAVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570833

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570459

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 DEAD MICE AND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN CORNER AREAS OF THE UTILITY ROOM UNDER SHELVES BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ON THE LEDGE GOING INTO THE BASEMENT FROM THE KITCHEN, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE (TOP AND BOTTOM) OF THE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555847

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555709

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER LADIES ROOM WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMP 86.2 DEGREES, FOUND INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT TEMP 68 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND SELF SERVICE CONDIMENT BAR WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION. NO SNEEZE GUARD OR COVER OVER FOOD. ALL ITEMS OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED MANAGER PROVIDED COVERS FOR EACH CONDIMENT

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE CHLORINE IN DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS OT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2493184 MARCH 22, 2021 INSP #216. #45 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497373

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2493184

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 · 2342-2344 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE MALES EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. HOT WATER WAS ONLY REACHING 56F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET ON TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TWO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND AROUND THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A GARBAGE BAG ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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