THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER RUNNING DISH MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED, DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, COOKED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY TO EAT, PREPARED, COOKED FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM RAW FOOD ITEMS. ALSO, FOUND LIVE LOBSTER WRAPPED IN WET NEWSPAPER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL TO COVER FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS AND CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND AT ENTRANCE TO STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND TWO SMALL COCKROACHES ON WALL BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT TOP OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING ON SHELVES. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ADEQAUTE SHELVING. PAINT RUSTY DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WOKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, UNDER AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND BAR.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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 THROUGHOUT.

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. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TEA UNIT, VENTILATION HOODS/ATTACHED PIPING/CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS, OVERHEAD WIRES, VENTS, DUCTS, CONDUITS IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST. FLOOR, FAN AT WALL, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM, WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOSE AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOSE AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.