Happy Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2019
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Happy Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Happy Fish & Chicken since Jul 16, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Happy Fish & Chicken's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ICE SCOOP LYING DOWN ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER OR HANDLE UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND FAUCET HAS LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ON THEM. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN PANS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, WITH TEMPERATURE RANGEING FROM 73.4F TO 74.8F, AND (2) LARGE PIZZA'S IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT WHICH IS SET LOW: SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 74.3F AND CHEESE PIZZA AT 77.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST $100 TOTAL WEIGHT 30LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY ALSO THE LIGHT SHEILDS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,AT PREP AREA
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Sep 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,AT PREP AREA
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERSN IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK ON THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR OF PREMISES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 16, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN RESTAURANT. PAINT RUSTY CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAKING FROM FAUCET NECK. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES OBSERVED ON THE UTILITY SINK OR ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES ON THE UTILITY SINK AND ON THE ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Fish & Chicken on file is from Jul 16, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Happy Fish & Chicken.
Has Happy Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Happy Fish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Fish & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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