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HAPPY LAMB HOT POT

2312 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60616

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-12; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-12), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-01-12: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY.
  • Not Critical: CHI-2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-45 — SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-53 — TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

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