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Spicy Desi Chicago

August 19, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB NOT WORKING, NOT ABLE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-203.11 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: 3-601.12 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: 4-302.14 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
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-502.12 OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN ON VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE TRASH CAN AT ALL TIMES.
code 54

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 22, 2025: 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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