FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 12, 2013
Complaint
License #39807
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-3 ROACHES, AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT DISH AREA 4-5 ROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...CHICKEN, PORK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13 REPORT#920383 INSP#341 #32 PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. PAINT INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALLK-IN COOLER THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT. #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: WOK STATIONS, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS(BOTH SIDES). IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA: ALL STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES, DISH MACHINE, BBQ COOKER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND ICE MACHINE. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. #35 CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BASEMENT. #38 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13 REPORT#920383 INSP#341 #32 PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. PAINT INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALLK-IN COOLER THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT. #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: WOK STATIONS, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS(BOTH SIDES). IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA: ALL STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES, DISH MACHINE, BBQ COOKER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND ICE MACHINE. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. #35 CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BASEMENT. #38 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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