What is Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3's health inspection score?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 last inspected?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 was last inspected on October 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 have?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 has 20 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 safe to eat at?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 serve?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3

Name: Happy Lamb Hot Pot #3
Address: 3207 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 80

3207 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/27/2025

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #203 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Oct 27, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3207 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass1 License

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
LARGE POTS IN USE THAT ARE TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSE AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE POTS TO A SMALLER SIZE, INCREASE THE SINK OR DISH MACHINE SIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM DID NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THAT'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
LARGE POTS IN USE THAT ARE TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSE AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE POTS TO A SMALLER SIZE, INCREASE THE SINK OR DISH MACHINE SIZE TO BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE OR REMOVE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CFM DID NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING DONE ON FROZEN BEEF. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. ALSO NOTED A BOXES WITH PACKAGED FOOD ON THE FLOOR OD WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN A DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 OBSERVED THAT MOPS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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