SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAPPY GARDEN.

EAT. 79/100

7710 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 10, 2016 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 3
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/07/2015, REPORT #1561972, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH (COOKING LINE) COOKING EQUIPMENT. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AND RE ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

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

ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

AUG 7
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN REAR AREA.--------- INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH ECESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH (COOKING LINE) COOKING EQUIPMENT .

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AND RE ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 22
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, and bathroom that had peeling paint, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

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