Happy Lamb Hot Pot #1

2342-2344 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1, located at 2342-2344 S Wentworth Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 14, 2024, resulting in a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations. Across 17 scored inspections, HAPPY LAMB HOT POT #1 has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
55
Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Feb 6, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Mar 25, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 22, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Aug 12, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 11, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Mar 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 11, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Feb 14, 2024 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES STUCK IN THE HANDWASHING SIGN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK WHERE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALSO, OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED FOUR BULK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN COOLING ON A STORAGE RACK, NEAR AN OPEN EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT COMPLETELY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY COVER WHILE STORED BY THE OPEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A POT OF SAUCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, A CART WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COMMERICAL MEAT SLICER NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID OPENINGS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE AND GRIME UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS AND PIPES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDS IN THE SAID AREA.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)