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Happy Garden

7710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Happy Garden four times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Happy Garden is from Mar 20, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Happy Garden on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sides of hot cooking equipments,hood/filters above the deep fryer,kitchen storage shelvings,bottoms of food prep tables,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.Remove soiled cardboard liners from the premises.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings in the kitchen areas so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, under 3 compartment sink, furnace area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk storage containers and foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all potentially hazardous foods not in original containers
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, cooler, shelves and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Floor inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to detail clean, remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaned utensils not properly stored. Instructed to store off floor 6 inches or higher.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND RICE COOKING AREA ,AT THIS TIME (1 ) RICE COOKER NEAR HANDSINK IS EMPTY
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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. FLOORS BEHIND FREEZERS,GREASE TRAP AREA,MOPSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED/REPAINTED. WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS.
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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 Mar 20, 2014. 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 equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy Garden.

Has Happy Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Garden have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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