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Happy Lamb Hot Pot

2306-2312 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 23, 2026

2

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 23, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE 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.
  2. #38INSECTS, 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.
  3. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL KITCHEN STAFF INCLUDING DISHWASHERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  4. #49NON-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.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA ACROSS FROM HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  7. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
  8. #57ALL 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 history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 23, 2026LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2026LicenseNo EntryRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot — questions

Did Happy Lamb Hot Pot pass its last health inspection?
Happy Lamb Hot Pot at 2306-2312 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Jul 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Happy Lamb Hot Pot?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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