HAPPINESS RESTAURANT, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3313 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2018.

Last inspected Feb 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT OF FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WOK STAATION AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES ACROSS FROM 3-DR REFRIGERATOR.

NOV 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON AND CHICKEN STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

SEP 27

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2088486 9/19/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES.OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF THE FLOOR IN COOLER .MANAGER HAS REMOVED CARDBOARD,CLEANED SHELVING UNITS,PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELEVATED FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

SEP 19

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN COOLER SUCH AS 6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 82.5F,6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.5F,30LBS. COOKED RICE 84.2F,10LBS. SLICED CHICKEN 79.9F,15 LBS. COOKED STEAK 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST AVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.67LBS.$187.10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A ROLLING PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.ROLLING PREP TABLE WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2028287 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-MUST REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF THE FLOOR IN FREEZER.#41-MUST REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.#45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT CORRECTED

APR 13

2017

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN FRUIT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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MAR 16

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD OFF OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL SEAMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL OF THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEP 8

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 66.3F, 20 LBS OF STEAMED RICE AT 108-111.1F, AND 120 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 53-67.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770894 DATED ON MAY 16, 2016; -30 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. 32 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 33 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, WOK STATION, INSIDE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. 35 - ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ALL DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE, FLOUR) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE BINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS BEING PLACE OUTSIDE TO DRY DUE TO NO STORAGE ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE OR DRY ANY MULTI USE UTENSILS OUTSIDE AND ALWAYS ALLOW FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO PROPERLY DRY INSIDE OF FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUULATED GREASE ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF AND FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH MINOR FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, WOK STATION, INSIDE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

SEP 4

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546514 ON 5-28-15. 35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALJ-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

MAY 28

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 18

2015

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.1F-80.6F IN REACH-IN COOLER, RAW SHRIMP 52.3F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $30, 20LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1490601 ON 7-15-14 32-GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. REPLACE OR REPAIR RUST SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3-DOOR COOLER.36-2 LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLRS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND ENDCAPS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUL 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED BEEF,CRAB RANGOON,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS RANGING FROM 54.9F - 91.4F INSIDE THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE .APPX. 95 LBS. $450.00. AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALSO,REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES LOCATED IN BASEMENT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDE BASEMENT AREAS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE KITCHEN STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION AND CEILING IN KITCHEN.REPAIR SOUTH WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WALLS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

(2)LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTS SHIELDS AND END-CAPS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING ALSO,CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST FAN ON NORTH WALL REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

AUG 16

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO BULK STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER WOK STATION, REAR BULK STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES, AND REAR YARD REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JUL 12

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CABBAGE PRESS HAS UNSANITARY CRACKS IN THE WOODEN PISTON, REPLACE THE DAMAGED PART. THE CAN OPENER AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE VERY DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

JUL 2

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

THE CHICKEN SLICING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF DRIED UP AND FRESH CHICKEN ENCRUSTED ON THE CUTTING BLADES WITHIN THE OPEN HOPPER AREA. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL DISASSEMBLED AND SANITIZED OR REMOVED FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN A DIRTY SPACE BETWEEN THE COOLER PREP TOP AND WORK TABLE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SPACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE KITCHEN PERIMETER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DIRTY, DAMAGED WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WORK TABLES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

DEC 1

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Other

33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Other

34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Minor Other

35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Other

36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Other

37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Minor Other

38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOV 23

2011

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE, GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOOD IS STORED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF RESTAURANT WITH TRASH.CLUTTER, EMPTY SOILED BUCKET AND CONTAINERS, EMPTY BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ALL UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS, RUSTY SHELVES, CARD BOARD COVERING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT PREP AREA COOKING LINE, INSIDE PREP COOLERS, COOLER DOORS AND TRACKS, COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, LARGE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND CREVICES, BROKEN FLOOR COVERINGS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. HOLES IN FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP CLEAN. DIRTY FLOORS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BUCKETS OF RAW AND COOKED FOOD KEPT ON FLOOR, BAGS OR GRAIN, SODA CANS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON REAR STOREAGE ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 17

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FIVE POUNDS OF SHRIMP SETTING ON COUNTER 71.8F, TEN POUNDS OF COOKED RICE ON PREP COUNTER 78.3F, TWENTY FOUR EGG ROLLS ON COUNTER 68.3 MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN H000063636 COURT DATE 03/31/ 2011 09:00AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF YHR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN HOOOO63636 SEE ABOVE FOR MORE INFO.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TOPS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER OUT BACK IN THE YARD BOXES, WOOD , OLD EQUIPMENT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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