Happyfish & Chicken

Chicago Health Dept

1951 W GARFIELD BLVD · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2020.

Last inspected Oct 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2020

Inspection history

OCT 26

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WASH ROOM, ALSO NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A WOODEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FEB 27

2020

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 21

2020

FAIL 14 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK (46F) IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Documentation & Training

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNABLE TO VERIFY SOURCE OF VARIETY OF DESSERTS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE ( TAFFY APPLE GRAPES, CARROT CAKE, CHOCOLATE CAKE, PEACH COBBLER, PARFAIT, CARAMEL CAKES, ETC.) ALL FOOD MUST BE FROM A LICENSED VERIFIABLE SOURCE AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN CONSPICUOUS AREA OF UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46.0F-48.0F HOT WATER TANK SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP TRAY OF GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS AND ANSEL SYSTEM NOT CLEAN, FOOD RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, CLOTHS IN CEILING HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING THROUGH OUT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/13/2019 REPORT 2345557 NOT CORRECTED: NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

NOV 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

NOV 13

2019

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY, REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA(20), OFFICE(15), AND THE SIDE STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

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FEB 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) **PF**FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 **PF**FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

*6-301.14 **C**FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 **PF** VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 **C** WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGY TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

*6-301.14 **C**FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 **C** WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

*4-501.11 **C** THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)(C)THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT/REAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402-13**P** CONVEYING SEWAGE. TOILET IN DISREPAIR, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTD TO HAVE OPERABLE, FULLY FUNCTIONABLE TOILET ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

*6-501.12**C**THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVES HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO, THE PIPES/CONDUITS AND WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. -6-501.114 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.

DEC 6

2018

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BY THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND LOWER SHELF BY THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT/REAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVES HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO, THE PIPES/CONDUITS AND WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. -6-501.114 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGY TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 30

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MAY 15

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY ONE NOZZLE/SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL NOZZLE. SO THERE IS A NOZZLE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

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