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HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAPPINESS RESTAURANT 3313 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
November 15, 2021 Short Form Complaint License #2631684
8
Total Violations
1
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS NON FOOD GRADE, OF FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL ALL.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND ALLUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL DRAINING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO TABLE WHERE RICE IS COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE AND ON THE INSIDE ALOND THE BOTTOM OF THE UNITS, DOORS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON CRATES INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER (COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, FREEZEERS AND SHELVING UNITS. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF FLOUR ON WALLS AND FLOOR WHERE FLOUR IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER (COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, FREEZEERS AND SHELVING UNITS. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF FLOUR ON WALLS AND FLOOR WHERE FLOUR IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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