Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken

1951 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60636

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken stretching back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 23, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2015

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR. IE.ZIP LOCK BAGGIES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT MOP SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW DEVICE (PHOTO GIVEN), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.OBSERVED NOZZLE AT 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE TO ALL3 COMPARTMENTS.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

Apr 1, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN FRONT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER, ICEE CABINET,STORAGE TABLE UNDER FRONT GRILL AND REAR MIXER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR FRONT PREP AND SIDE STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILES AT RESTROOM FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPLACE MISSING COVING AT THIS AREA. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE IN DOOR THERMOMETERS AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT WORKING NEED TO REPAIR.

Nov 8, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR UNDER SHELVES//RACK. MUST CLEAN

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 22, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: ATTACHED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 46.7 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 0 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR UNDER SHELVES//RACK. MUST CLEAN

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken on file is from Apr 23, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken.

Has Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Food Way Inc. — Happy Fish and 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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