Canvass
Aug 14, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Happy Lamb Hot Pot #1
2342-2344 S Wentworth Ave
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7 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 14, 2024
Business Not Located
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Feb 6, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ENTRY, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING FOODS FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/12/2023, REPORT #2583753 #49: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 4, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL DISHWASHING MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MICROWAVE TO HAVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 12, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON TOP OF WHITE MACHINERY NEAR THREE-COMP SINK, ON TABLE WITH LARGE RICE COOKER, UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN FRONT DRINK AREA IN CORNER NEXT TO COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THAWING SHOULD ONLY OCCUR UNDER REFRIDGERATION OR UNDER COLD, POTABLE RUNNING WATER. (ITEMS MOVED TO REFRIDGERATION).
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN HALLWAY TO DISH AREA AND NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source