Georgia'S Soul Food
Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for food temperature, other
2023-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MAN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FURNACE UNIT INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CREATING A SMALL POOL OF WATER IN THE SAID CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
2022-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MAN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED IN BINS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.
2022-03-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MACARONI AND CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 119F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 62F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL T...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE WALL MENU LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY FOR THE EGG ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS (FISH, PORK) IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNET WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED IN BINS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AT TH...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.14 OBSERVED FACILITY SMOKING TCS FOODS OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN A SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OUTSIDE SMOKER AND ONLY PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF THE LICENSED FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NEVER COOK FOODS OUTSIDE. PRIO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSU...
2021-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN & CRACKED TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPLACE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED.
2021-02-23 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT(POTS & PANS) FOR PROPER SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN & CRACKED TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPLACE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED.
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