THREE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CHOPPED RAW AND WHOLE VEGETABLES AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.4 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGGED UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER DRYING DEVICE AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHIN RESTAURANT. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAD DRYING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WSHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED POT STORED WITHIN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED TO LINE SHELVES OR FLOORS. ALL CARDBOARD IS TO BE REMOVED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOPS OF LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN CRACKED AND BROKEN. DISPOSE OF ANY CRACKED OR BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

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: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE . CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONDERNSER IN BASEMENT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP. ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY AIR VENTS ABOVE WOK STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

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: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN UNCLEAN. ALL MATS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CONCRETE SURFACE NEEDED TO BE PAINTED SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM CLOSET IN BASEMENT FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO OR INADEQUATE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED A THERMOMETER WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED TO MONITOR COOLING PROCESSES OF COOKED FOOD. ALL COOKED FOOD NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS ON ICE, UNCOVERED TO COOL QUICKLY.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED TO MONITOR COOLING PROCESSES OF COOKED FOOD. ALL COOKED FOOD NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS ON ICE, UNCOVERED TO COOL QUICKLY.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.