Chicago
75
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Happy Chinese Kitchen

80 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Clean record — passed all 7 inspections

Inspections
7
5 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-27
Pass Rate
71%
0 failures
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-08-27
No failures across all 7 inspections on record
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2019-08-27 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2018-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT DRAINING WATER AFTER USAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED PRODUCE (CELERY, CARROTS, ETC.) STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY-TO-EAT FOOD SO AS NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE IT WITH RAW FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITAT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED PORK AT 45.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 46.6F IN A BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARI...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SHRIMP BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOOD ITEMS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE TONGS WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE FOOD AND CONTAINER.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED TAKE OUT CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER BLADE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2017-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

Observed 1.5 lbs of egg rolls stored at room temperature, improperly, 81.2 degrees at cook line station. Observed 2 lbs of bean sprouts stored at improper temperature 51.2 degrees in two door cooler near cook line. Instructed operator that all potent...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained with over flowing trash. Instructed operator to ensure that garbage dumpster is maintained and pest proof and with tight fitting lids. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Serious Violation ...

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed food stored in non food grade grocery bags in the following areas: walk in cooler, front 2 door cooler and freezer. Instructed operator to store food in fda food grade approved containers and bags.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard lining in the following areas: rear prep table shelving, walk in cooler floor and front cook line shelving. Instructed operator to remove cardboard and to ensure that all surfaces are smooth/flat and easily cleanable.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed food and debris on walls in the following areas: utility sink and hand washing sink, in rear of operation. Instructed operator to clean and maintain said areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed bulk food containers stored on the floor, in walk in cooler. Instructed operator to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor, at all times.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wiping cloths stored and sitting on counters and tables throughout operation. Instructed operator to store wiping cloths in sanitizing buckets with properly sanitizing solution.

2016-04-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REFRAIN FROM USING FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2015-09-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2014-10-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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