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Happy Rice

243 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 17, 2026

3

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 17, 2026

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO CERTIFICATE.
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO PROTECTIVE SHEILDING ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 17, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2024LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 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 Rice — questions

Did Happy Rice pass its last health inspection?
Happy Rice at 243 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Jun 17, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at Happy Rice?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO CERTIFICATE.
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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