Spicy Desi Chicago

July 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED SINK UNABLE TO BE USED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK OF BROKEN INLET WATER PIPE BELOW. UNABLE TO CHECK HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). • OBSERVED HANDSINK NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD TRUCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
code 5Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED ON TRUCK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LICENSE NUMBER NOT ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRINT LICENSE NAME LATERALLY ON SIDE OF TRUCK AT LEAST 2INCHES TALL IN EASILY VISIBLE COLOR AND FONT.
code 37
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: "OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
code 48
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: UNABLE TO VERIFY HOT WATER ON TRUCK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING POTABLE WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIPE AT HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY BROKE AND WATER UNABLE TO REACH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CAN AT ALL TIMES.
code 54

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