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Happy's Pizza Chicago #3

8710 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 has been inspected four times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 22, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 dates to Feb 22, 2013.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Feb 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e. DELI MEATS, PORK, CHICKEN ETC. ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NEED CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL DESERTS PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SMOKER, FILTERS AND HOOD, EXTERIOR(S) OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER(S), UNCLEAN PANS STORED WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT, STORAGE UNITS IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK AND REPLACE LEAKY HOSE ON MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 11, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR SAME PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTERS ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL NEED CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 2 COMP. SINK NEEDS CLEANING.
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Jan 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 on file is from Feb 22, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy's Pizza Chicago #3?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Happy's Pizza Chicago #3.

Has Happy's Pizza Chicago #3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy's Pizza Chicago #3 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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