New Happy Chop Suey

3901 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. New Happy Chop Suey was last inspected on Jan 26, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that New Happy Chop Suey's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; New Happy Chop Suey is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES IN WALL IN REAR. SEAL SAME.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jan 12, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Must repair or replace:damaged door gaskets on reach in cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Wall and ventilation vents.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Along wall bases.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Loose wall bases in prep area & toilet room.Must seal:Openings around pipes leading into ceiling.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Must repair or replace:Leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Happy Chop Suey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Happy Chop Suey on file is from Jan 26, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Happy Chop Suey?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Happy Chop Suey.

Has New Happy Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Happy Chop Suey have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Happy Chop Suey 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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