243 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
ChinatownA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspectors found 30+ rat droppings under cooking equipment and in basement.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BEHIND STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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Happy Rice has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jun 17, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.