JUN 16
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2023 · passed
2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.
JUN 92023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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(A) ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.
JAN 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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..
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 262019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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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