The Spice Room
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Spice Room nine times, with records going back to 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SANITIZED INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OUTSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, LARGE POTS MAY BE REMOVED.
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Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521842 DATED ON 06/23/21 NOT CORRECTED-#51 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT LEAKING BY STOPPER HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECT SAID VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT LEAKING BY STOPPER HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO THE MOP SINK BELOW THE FLOOD LEVEL RIM OF SAID SINK.ADDITIONALLY FOUND THE DISH MACHINE WATER SUPPLY COMING FROM THE SAME MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN PIPE IS PROPERLY AIR GAPPED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BACKFLOW AND TO ENSURE THAT THE WATER SUPPLY IS PROPERLY PIPED IN FROM THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.COS.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH DISHES..(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL AND LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/12 TO 1INCH OPENING ON BOTOOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL EXTERIOR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITHING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Spice Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Spice Room on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
Has The Spice Room's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Spice Room have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Spice Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Spice Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Spice Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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