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THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT

209 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641671

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 209 W CERMAK RD

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231267

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 209 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM MIXER

  • 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. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS, SEWAGE CLOSET, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES AND CEILING IN 1ST.FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
118304

Location recorded for this inspection · THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT · 209 W CERMAK RD

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 hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 3 LBS COOKED RICE, 3 LBS COOKED BEAN STEW AT COUNTER, AND(2) COOKED DUCKS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT 46.0-64.5F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. RECEIPT FOR COOKED DUCKS DATED 1/7/10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATE VALUE $80.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM MIXER.

  • 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. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS, SEWAGE CLOSET, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES AND CEILING IN 1ST.FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 39807.

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