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2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A · Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.
Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WAS EXPIRED.
Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER..
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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 - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS.
Location recorded for this inspection · SPICY GRANDMA KITCHEN · 2353 S WENTWORTH AVE A
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Local context · Chicago
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2689461.
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