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HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR

3755 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1970567

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DOOR TRACKS AT ALL OF THE SLIDING DOOR COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRI.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR THERSHOLD LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE WARPED. MUST REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WINDOW SILLS AT ALL OF THE FRONT STORE FOOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AT THE WALL TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1473744

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE AVE

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: OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE FRONT AREA DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPS READING 52-54'F, HAM, DELI MEATS, DELI SANDWICHES, AND SAUSAGES, APPROX., 30 POUNDS AND ABOUT $200.00, DISPLAY CASE NOW USED FOR LIQUOR ONLY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS BOTTOM FREEZER,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1360873

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE 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: LOWER CABINET NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , OUTER AND INNER WALL WALL IS ROTTEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CABINET WALLS. EXPOSE RAW WOOD UNDER REAR SERVING COUNTER ABOVE MIRCO-WAVE. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE TRAP NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER .

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1098742

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN STORAGE CABINET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOLERS, CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND FREEZERS, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERINGS FROM COOLERS AND DISPLAY SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WALLS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND AT BOTTOM AREA OF SOUTH WALL NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
521746

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, MEAT SLICER,CABINETS AND 2PART SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES; MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PALLETS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK..

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
327295

Location recorded for this inspection · HAPPY DAY FOOD & LIQUOR · 3755 W MONTROSE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

  • 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINET UNDER SLICER, REACH-IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS / AND DOOR TRACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN / SANITIZE SLICER FRONT, AND DEFROST FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER DEFROST (EXCESSIVE ICE).

  • 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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT AND REAR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND 2 COMP. SINK. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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