Happyfish & Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 26, 2020
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Happyfish & Chicken stretching back to 2017. Happyfish & Chicken was last inspected on Oct 26, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 26, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Happyfish & Chicken's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Oct 26, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WASH ROOM, ALSO NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WOODEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 27, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK (46F) IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER (100F-120F) UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46.0F-48.0F HOT WATER TANK SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY SOURCE OF VARIETY OF DESSERTS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE ( TAFFY APPLE GRAPES, CARROT CAKE, CHOCOLATE CAKE, PEACH COBBLER, PARFAIT, CARAMEL CAKES, ETC.) ALL FOOD MUST BE FROM A LICENSED VERIFIABLE SOURCE AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/13/2019 REPORT 2345557 NOT CORRECTED: NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN CONSPICUOUS AREA OF UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP TRAY OF GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS AND ANSEL SYSTEM NOT CLEAN, FOOD RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, CLOTHS IN CEILING HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING THROUGH OUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Nov 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY, REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA(20), OFFICE(15), AND THE SIDE STORAGE/ICE MACHINE AREA(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 7, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 **PF**FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 **PF** VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) **PF**FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: *6-301.14 **C**FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 **C** WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGY TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402-13**P** CONVEYING SEWAGE. TOILET IN DISREPAIR, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTD TO HAVE OPERABLE, FULLY FUNCTIONABLE TOILET ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) **PF**FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 **PF**FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 **PF** VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: *4-501.11 **C** THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)(C)THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT/REAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: *6-501.12**C**THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVES HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO, THE PIPES/CONDUITS AND WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. -6-501.114 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367**C** ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: *6-301.14 **C**FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 **C** WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BY THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND LOWER SHELF BY THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEANED: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN CHEST FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT/REAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE SHELVES HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO, THE PIPES/CONDUITS AND WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. -6-501.114 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGY TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MNAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 30, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 15, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY ONE NOZZLE/SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL NOZZLE. SO THERE IS A NOZZLE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happyfish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happyfish & Chicken on file is from Oct 26, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happyfish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Happyfish & Chicken.
Has Happyfish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Happyfish & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happyfish & Chicken 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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