SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAPPY FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 48/100

5-7 S CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 9, 2012 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER & SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

FEB 2
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP,M.S.D.S)ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER & SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

JAN 4
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA .

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

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.

JAN 3
2012
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED TO SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS(NO HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER)UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE,& SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS & MISSING SINK STOPPERS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO SET UP SINK.DEMONSTRATED TO MANAGER ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE UTENSILS AT 3- COMP SINK.USING WATER FROM HAND SINK TEMPORIALLY TO FILL UP ALL 3- COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.INSTRUCTED AT THIS TIME TO MANGER TO USE SINGLE SERVING DISPOSABLE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.CRITICAL 7-38-030.CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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 ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

MINORFacility 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA &BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA.

MINORFood 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK & LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.

DEC 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF CHEF(FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE) WHILE I WAITED BY THE CHECK OUT TO INTRODUCE MY SELF DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION.FOUND SAID CHEF WAS EATING AND HANDLING FOOD AT SAME TIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,THEN PUT ON GLOVES,AND CONTINUED HANDLING FOODS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(a)CRITIAL INSTRUCTED CERT.FOOD MGR.(OWNER) TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TAKE A BREAK AND EAT AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA,AND TO WASH HAND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD;AND ALSO NOT TO EAT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED OR SERVED.

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JUN 1
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 28
2010
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR AREA MISSING AND HAND SINK IN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CHICKEN FLOURING PANS, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING BLASTER ON WALL BACK

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

MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING, NICE AND NEATLY

MINORPlumbing & 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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