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Happy Garden 1

7710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2022
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Happy Garden 1, the earliest from 2021. The most recent visit was on Nov 9, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Happy Garden 1's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 9, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Happy Garden 1 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,STARCH, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE/WOK,GREASE TRAP).MUST CLEAN.
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May 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 19, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (LOW) HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING WOK PREP COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK ON HOT HANDLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVERS FOR COVERING INSIDE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS STORED ALONG THE WEST WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER AND GAP/OPENING BETWEEN THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 GAS CONNECTED FOOD EQUIPMENTS AT COOKLINE NOT COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR MENTIONED FOOD EQUIPMENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON EXHAUST FAN COVER ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR OBSERVED WITH MULTIPLE HOLES ON SCREEN DOOR ALSO, SAME DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden 1 on file is from Nov 9, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Garden 1?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Garden 1.

Has Happy Garden 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Garden 1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Garden 1 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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