What is Three Happiness Restaurant's health inspection score?

Three Happiness Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Three Happiness Restaurant last inspected?

Three Happiness Restaurant was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Three Happiness Restaurant have?

Three Happiness Restaurant has 62 total violations across 16 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Three Happiness Restaurant safe to eat at?

Three Happiness Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Three Happiness Restaurant

Name: Three Happiness Restaurant
Address: 209 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 83

209 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/6/2025

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0Good

Chinatown

Ranked #199 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

100

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

209 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

3 inspections

5 high priority

9 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

14 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint2 Short Form Complaint

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13: OBSERVED STICKY INSECT STRIPS FILLED WITH DEAD SMALL AND BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STICKY STRIPS FILLED WITH FLIES AND RELOCATE PLACES TO STORE STRIPS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med7 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

41/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND APRROXIMATELY 1 DOZEN AND A HALF OF EGGS FOUND AT 76.0F IN THE PREP COOLER, A BAG OF EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, COOKED EGG ROLLS (59.9F) AND COOKED CHICKEN FOR ORANGE CHICKEN AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN FOUND AT 64.5F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. BEEF IS UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SURROUNDING THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE PIPES ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE DISHWAHSING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVTY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED STICKY INSECT STRIPS FILLED WITH DEAD SMALL AND BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STICKY STRIPS FILLED WITH FLIES AND RELOCATE PLACES TO STORE STRIPS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ONE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RAT DROPPINGS. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. UNDER ONE OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS. NO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD ROACHES.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High6 Med6 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

3/100inspection score

−92 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WALK THROUGH, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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 EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN) WITHOUT DATE MARKING, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED A BAG OF EGG ROLLS THAWING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE EXPEDITOR TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. THE EGG ROLLS WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, SO NO FOODS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD ROACHES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A ROACH INFESTATION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, APPROIXMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS, AND SMALL FLIES. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, IN THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, COMING OUT OF THE CREVICES OF THE FLOORS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE TABLE IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA EMBEDDED IN THE NON-SLIP MATS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER ALL OF THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER SPILLING ON TO THE FLOOR FORM THE FAUCET HEAD BEING TO LONG ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED FAUCET HEAD, TO AVOID WATER SPILLING WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−92 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, 10 LIVE KNATS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA AND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

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Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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