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HAPPY LAMB HOT POT

2306-2312 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60616

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-23; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

8 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-23), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-07-23: License

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OBSERVED IN THE WASHROOMS IN THE SMALL DINING AREA SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-40 — PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL KITCHEN STAFF INCLUDING DISHWASHERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA ACROSS FROM HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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