HAPPY FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5-7 S CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED THE ICE SCOOP LYING DOWN ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND FAUCET HAS LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 30

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ON THEM. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN PANS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, WITH TEMPERATURE RANGEING FROM 73.4F TO 74.8F, AND (2) LARGE PIZZA'S IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH IS SET LOW: SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 74.3F AND CHEESE PIZZA AT 77.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST $100 TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY ALSO THE LIGHT SHEILDS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,AT PREP AREA

SEP 19

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,AT PREP AREA

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JAN 11

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERSN IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK ON THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

SEP 16

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN RESTAURANT. PAINT RUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES OBSERVED ON THE UTILITY SINK OR ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES ON THE UTILITY SINK AND ON THE ICE MACHINE.

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