SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAPPY WINGS FISH & CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

8950 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 25, 2024 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 25
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(FLOUR,FISH MIX,ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UP RIGHT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 7
2022
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED A BUCKET BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILETROOM .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEAR GLASS 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR FRONT CHEST FREEZER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND FRYERS AND BEHIND ,UNDER AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385872 8/7/2020 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND BASE AT FRONT DOOR IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.#56- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REMOVE NAPKINS AND PLASTIC BAGS FROM UPPER SHELVES IN TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND BASE AT FRONT DOOR IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR REAR CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

(a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises; OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BAG OF BEEF SITTING ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD. PIC STATES HE WAS WAITING FOR THE MEAT TO THAW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE COOLER FOR PROPER THAWING.

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JUN 7
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO SHELVING INSIDE PREP, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED WASHBOWL NOT TIGHTLY SECURED TO WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SECURE WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED WITH SEVERAL HOLES ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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