JAN 29
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAPPY CAMPER.
EAT. 83/100
1209 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 19
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
JUL 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
JUL 182023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMILATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE NEAR DRINK SERVICE STATION ACROSS COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR/LARGE WINDOWS ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER THROUGH. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID, AND TIGHT FITTING.
JUL 262022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST ON FANS LOCATED AT FRONT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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SEP 282021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
PREP COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OC ICE CUBES AT BAR , INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WASHING AND REUSING ALUMINIUM SODA CANS FOR SERVICE AS A MULTI-UENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PRACTICE AND USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS
APR 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, FLOURM SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING. INSTUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPALCE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OCT 162020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED REPAIR ISSUE
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM AREA
MAY 12020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 82018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BARRIER AT THE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK, SPLASH GUARD DOUGH PREP HAND SINK. CHIPPED PLASTIC TUBS NOTED, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DAMAGED FOOD CONTAINERS AND INSTALL BARRIERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXHAUST VENT ABOVE LARGE DOUGH MIXER AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE.
JAN 242017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TUBE AT SPRAYER ABOVE THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE MOST REAR PIZZA DOUGH PREP AREA. PIPE HAS A LEAK.
APR 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT MAIN BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE CHICKEN DRAWER PREP COOLER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALL BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND LARGE OVENS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AT HOOD ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
REQUIRED NO SMOKING SIGN WAS NOT POSTED AT FRONT ENTRANCE.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY TO POST. 7-32-020
OCT 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 27
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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