Chicago
46
BEAT

Spicy Desi Chicago

135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Mobile Food Preparer · Medium risk
BEAT
46/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for employee hygiene, plumbing & waste

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-17
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-17)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Sanitation serious
2025-09-17 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.

2025-08-19 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB NOT WORKING, NOT ABLE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED ON TRUCK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.12 OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-502.12 OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE TRASH CAN AT ALL TIMES.

2025-07-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SINK UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK OF BROKEN INLET WATER PIPE BELOW. UNABLE TO CHECK HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED ON TRUCK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

"OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

minor Documentation & Training

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

UNABLE TO VERIFY HOT WATER ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING POTABLE WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE AT HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY BROKE AND WATER UNABLE TO REACH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CAN AT ALL TIMES.

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