Happy Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2012
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Happy Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Happy Fish & Chicken squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 9, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER & SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Feb 2, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP,M.S.D.S)ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER & SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Jan 4, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA .
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
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Jan 3, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED TO SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS(NO HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER)UNABLE TO WASH,RINSE,& SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS & MISSING SINK STOPPERS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO SET UP SINK.DEMONSTRATED TO MANAGER ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE UTENSILS AT 3- COMP SINK.USING WATER FROM HAND SINK TEMPORIALLY TO FILL UP ALL 3- COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.INSTRUCTED AT THIS TIME TO MANGER TO USE SINGLE SERVING DISPOSABLE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.CRITICAL 7-38-030.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CAULK REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CART,DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,JUICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,HAND SINK,HOOD,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,STAINED,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA &BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK & LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK.
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Dec 22, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF CHEF(FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE) WHILE I WAITED BY THE CHECK OUT TO INTRODUCE MY SELF DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION.FOUND SAID CHEF WAS EATING AND HANDLING FOOD AT SAME TIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,THEN PUT ON GLOVES,AND CONTINUED HANDLING FOODS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(a)CRITIAL INSTRUCTED CERT.FOOD MGR.(OWNER) TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TAKE A BREAK AND EAT AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA,AND TO WASH HAND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD;AND ALSO NOT TO EAT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED OR SERVED.
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Jun 1, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR AREA MISSING AND HAND SINK IN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CHICKEN FLOURING PANS, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING BLASTER ON WALL BACK
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING, NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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 Feb 9, 2012. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happy Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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