Happy Garden

7710 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Happy Garden is still short, with only two visits logged. Happy Garden was last inspected on Jun 7, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Happy Garden since Jun 7, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2019

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/ KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT FOR NOROVIRUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDS SINK ACCESSIBLE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE RANGE,WOK BASE HOLDERS(RANGE) AND DEEP FAT FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS TO BE SMOKE STAINED IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN. CORE VIOLATION

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

Mar 3, 2017

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.----------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON TOP METAL STORAGE RACKS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS/MOPS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Garden on file is from Jun 7, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Happy Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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