Pass

Happiness Restaurant

3313 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 17, 2025

Happiness Restaurant was last inspected on July 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

July 17, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine with a pinkish and black build up on the white panel. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Damp wiping cloths not properly stored whenn not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Ice scoop hanging on an unclean wall. Instructed to wash, rinse, sanitize and store ice scoop in a clean bin/container or in the ice with the handle up. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Can opener in the food prep area with food and rust. Instructed to clean, remove rust and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Storage racks inside the reach/walk in cooler with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain racks.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment, storage racks and sinks with a thick build up of food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -walls and ceiling with food and dirt in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain walls and ceiling.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original packaging and in containers located by the wok station and without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed most recent inspection report summary (dated 4/16/24) not posted for the public's view. At the time of the re-inspection, the most recent summary was being stored under the customer counter and not in the public's view. Instructed most recent inspection report summary must be posted for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.14 observed the facility inadequately cooling tcs foods such as cooked white rice and cooked shrimp in the food prep area at room temperature and without proper cooling methods such as an ice bath. At the time of the inspection, about 7 lbs of cooked white rice was at 57f, and about 10 lbs of cooked breaded shrimp was at 76f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always use adequate cooling methods to cool all tcs foods properly. The manager discarded the product during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed inadequate hot holding temperatures for a variety of tcs foods in the food prep area; observed about 20 lbs of cooked beef at 64f, about 20 lbs of cooked chicken at 78f, and about 10 lbs of cooked egg rolls at 52f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain an adequate hot holding temperature of 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued in consolidation with violation #20 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices out of the original packaging and in containers located by the wok station and without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all spice containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a floor and shelf liner in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed food storage containers being stored in the outside backyard. Instructed to store all food containers in the food prep area in order to avoid any possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food spills and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, bulk containers, crates, and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the rear toilet room and the customer dining area toilet room. Instructed to provide covered receptacles for all toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated grease on the outside grease dumpster and on the ground around the grease dumpster. Instructed to remove grease on the outside dumpster lid and ground area. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food spills on walls in prep areas, food spills, grease buildup, and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in front prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surface of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer outside storage and basement area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use food equipment stored on floor in prep, outside, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to rewash, rinse, sanitize all equipment and properly store off floor and inverted in a sanitary manner.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles sixn inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open cut bananas and pea pods stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store all food items in food storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and alumunum foil used as liners on shelving units and prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Obseerved rust deposits on shelving units and prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits, repair or replace shelving and prep tables. Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food spills, grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, bulk containers, crates, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light fixture in rear prep area, food spills on walls in prep areas, food spills, grease buildup and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large containers non food grade, of flour, sugar, rice not labeled with common name. Instructed to provide food grade containers and label all.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board and alluminum foil being used as a liner on the shelves in the rear food service area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil draining unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the right side of the hand washing sink at the front of the food prep area next to table where rice is cooked. Instructed to proivde and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all the refrigeration units with a build up of dirt and food residue on the outside and on the inside alond the bottom of the units, doors and shelves inside the units. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also observed items being stored on crates inside walk in refrigeration unit. Instructed to provide proper shelving at least six inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of all the cooking equipment with a build up of heavy grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors in the rear food service area under (cooking equipment, refrigeration units, ice machine, three compartment sinks, freezeers and shelving units. Very heavy build up of flour on walls and floor where flour is stored. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and dust build up under both hood ventilation systems in the rear food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large containers non food grade, of flour, sugar, rice not labeled with common name. Instructed to provide food grade containers and label all.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a large knife stored between prep counter and prep cooler. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and store knives in proper storage space as a means of preventing contamination of foods.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board and alluminum foil being used as a liner on the shelves in the rear food service area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil draining unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain,

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside opening and door to the ice machine with a build up of dust and dirt. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the right side of the hand washing sink at the front of the food prep area next to table where rice is cooked. Instructed to proivde and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all the refrigeration units with a build up of dirt and food residue on the outside and on the inside alond the bottom of the units, doors and shelves inside the units. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also observed items being stored on crates inside walk in refrigeration unit. Instructed to provide proper shelving at least six inches from the floor.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of all the cooking equipment with a build up of heavy grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the drain pipe of the three compartment sink located in the front food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the womens toilet room in the front (closed to public) and employee toilet room in the rear. Instructed to provide and maintain for both.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors in the rear food service area under (cooking equipment, refrigeration units, ice machine, three compartment sinks, freezeers and shelving units. Very heavy build up of flour on walls and floor where flour is stored. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and dust build up under both hood ventilation systems in the rear food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings on the bottom shelf of the prep/steam table and 20 mice droppings scattered on the floor behind the dry storage rack. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the prep table, counter tops, interior of all coolers to remove spills, and debris. Also clean the interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in between the cooking equipment to remove food debris and grease.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out premises especially along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk containers not properly labeled, instructed to label. Salt, flour, msg etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on prep tables, instructed to properly store in chlorine sanitizer when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of the hood over the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies restroom trash recepitacle without cover, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in rear prep area not clean under and around the equipment, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall above the bulk containers in poor repair, instructed to repair wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields over the cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation isued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED TWO MISSING HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no alergen training certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.