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Happy Garden

7710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Happy Garden has four inspections on file, the first dated 2014. On Jun 10, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Happy Garden since Jun 10, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Happy Garden is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/07/2015, REPORT #1561972, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH (COOKING LINE) COOKING EQUIPMENT. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AND RE ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN REAR AREA.--------- INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.---------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH ECESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH (COOKING LINE) COOKING EQUIPMENT .
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN AND RE ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
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Oct 22, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area, and bathroom that had peeling paint, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden on file is from Jun 10, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Garden.

Has Happy Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Garden 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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