Happiness Restaurant

November 23, 2011 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE, GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOOD IS STORED IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
    code 18
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF RESTAURANT WITH TRASH.CLUTTER, EMPTY SOILED BUCKET AND CONTAINERS, EMPTY BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ALL UTENSILS.
    code 19
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS, RUSTY SHELVES, CARD BOARD COVERING SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR LISTED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT PREP AREA COOKING LINE, INSIDE PREP COOLERS, COOLER DOORS AND TRACKS, COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, LARGE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND CREVICES, BROKEN FLOOR COVERINGS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. HOLES IN FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP CLEAN. DIRTY FLOORS, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS. • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BUCKETS OF RAW AND COOKED FOOD KEPT ON FLOOR, BAGS OR GRAIN, SODA CANS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON REAR STOREAGE ROOM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 17, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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