Three Happiness Restaurant

November 15, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: 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.
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: 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.
code 16
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: 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.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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.
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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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. 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.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOSE AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND BAR AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 24, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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