THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OPENING AT BOTTOM SIDE OF SAID DUMPSTER LEAKING GARBAGE LIQUID ONTO GROUND, DARK BLACK STAINS, AND GARBAGE LIQUID ACCUMULATING AROUND SAID AREA. ALSO, SIDES, AND RIM OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH FOOD BUILDUP/STAINS AND GARBAGE LIQUID INSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES. REPLACE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC AND OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS, REMOVE FROM SHOPPING BAGS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP ROOOM IN BASEMENT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS UNDER STAIRWELL AND 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN FANS AT UPPER WALLS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS UNDER STAIRWELL AND 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN FANS AT UPPER WALLS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.