Spice & Sugar

501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2020

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Spice & Sugar, the earliest from 2019. The most recent report on file is from Jun 18, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 18, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Spice & Sugar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2020

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING

Jun 10, 2020

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE PREP AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.All licensed RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS and establishments with a liquor license shall have at least one commercial dumpster with commercial REFUSE removal.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Sep 23, 2019

License

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE ONE-COMP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice & Sugar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice & Sugar on file is from Jun 18, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice & Sugar?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spice & Sugar.

Has Spice & Sugar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spice & Sugar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spice & Sugar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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