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