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HAPPY HOLDINGS GROUP LLC

3130 S STEWART AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Shared Kitchen User (Long Term)

Inspection summary

HAPPY HOLDINGS GROUP LLC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 25, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 1, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on April 27, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on April 25, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP ON SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP ON SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, RICE COOKERS, SURFACE AREA UNDER GRILLS AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  5. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE TWO DOOR SMALL PREP COOLERS AND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST CHLORINE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST KIT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP ON SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INTERIOR OF BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ONE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF SMALL FREEZER, SHELVING, GREASE BUILDUP OUTSIDE OF FRYER, OVEN EYES AND SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG BASE OF WALLS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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