Happy Monday

30 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Happy Monday three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Happy Monday on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, MILK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

May 16, 2022

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST MEN WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT LOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHRRON NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND THE INSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLUMN SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COLUMN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT SECOND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

May 2, 2022

License

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOT EXTENDING TO ALL 3 SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT WILL BE ABLE TO EXTEND TO ALL 3 SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT SECOND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHRRON NOT CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE FIRST MEN WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT LOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BEHIND THE INSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLUMN SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COLUMN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Monday last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Monday on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Monday?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Happy Monday.

Has Happy Monday's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Happy Monday have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Monday means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Happy Monday inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Monday is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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