Did Kruthika Spice Kitchen pass its last health inspection?

Kruthika Spice Kitchen at 501 E 32nd St was inspected on Mar 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Kruthika Spice Kitchen?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTI

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Shared Kitchen User (Long Term)

Kruthika Spice Kitchen

501 E 32nd St, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 12, 2025

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CUT CILANTRO STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS NEAR/ UNDER CHEMICALS THAT CAN CONTAMINATE THE FOOD ITEM.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: INTERIOR AND OUTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLIDNG UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED OLD SPLATTERS AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROOF OF RECORD MUST BE IN SITE AT ALL TIMES.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 12, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kruthika Spice Kitchen — questions

Did Kruthika Spice Kitchen pass its last health inspection?: Kruthika Spice Kitchen at 501 E 32nd St was inspected on Mar 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Kruthika Spice Kitchen?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTI
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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