Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store
Happy Market
2334 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago 60616 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 2, 2025
4
Inspections on record
0
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 2, 2025
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT OR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK BASIN IN THE BUTCHER AREA, STICKY TRAPS IN BASEMENT FLOORS, ON THE WALL NEAR THE HOOD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE BEHIND BUTCHER AREA WITH RUST. ALSO, OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES IN THE SHOPPING AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND DEBRIS AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 16, 2023 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Market — questions
- Did Happy Market pass its last health inspection?
- Happy Market at 2334 S Wentworth Ave was inspected on Jan 2, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Happy Market?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TI
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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