Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Spicy Grandma Kitchen

2353 S Wentworth Ave a, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-16
Pass Rate
40%
1 failure
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2023-06-16)
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other serious
📋
Documentation & Training minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2023-06-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.

2023-06-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO WORKING HANDSINK IN ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AS WELL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.

2021-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER..

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
2
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS.

2019-12-26 Pass License
CRITICAL 2
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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