Pass

Happy Lamb Hot Pot

2306-2312 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 23, 2026

Happy Lamb Hot Pot was last inspected on July 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 23, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical6 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: No handwashing signs observed in the washrooms in the small dining area side; instructed to provide handwashing signs.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the door sweep at the rear exit door in the small dining area side in poor repair; instructed to replace door sweep. Observed the rear exit door leading to the outside of the building not rodent proofed; instructed to rodent proof outer exit door leading to the disposal/alley area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed that all kitchen staff including dishwashers must wear appropriate hair restraints. Corrected on site.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs cleaning: can opener blade in kitchen and basement prep areas, bottom area of fryers, cutting board in basement prep area, and bulk storage container exterior surfaces in basement prep; clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment in kitchen and in basement area across from handsink and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to maintain basement storage area by removing unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Found several food handlers without the required food handler training; instructed to have all food handlers obtain the required food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

More in ZIP 60616

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.