Spicy Grandma Kitchen

2353 S Wentworth Ave A, Chicago, IL 60616

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Spicy Grandma Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Spicy Grandma Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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.

“All food employees have food handler training” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Spicy Grandma Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

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

Allergen training as required

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

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 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.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: 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

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

Allergen training as required

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

Jan 26, 2021

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 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

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 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 29, 2020

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 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

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

Dec 26, 2019

License

2 minor violations.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

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

All food employees have food handler training

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spicy Grandma Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spicy Grandma Kitchen on file is from Jun 16, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spicy Grandma Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spicy Grandma Kitchen.

Has Spicy Grandma Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spicy Grandma Kitchen 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 Spicy Grandma Kitchen 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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