Kings Soul Food Gallery
Mostly clean — 3 of 6 passed, one prior failure
2025-04-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE SIDES IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND FAN COVERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
2024-05-08 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE CONDUIT AND BEHIND THE FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD COVING ATTACHED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD COVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE FACILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2021-07-22 Pass Canvass 10 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES OF ROLLING CART NEAR DEEP FRYERS AND IN REAR PREP AREA AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST OR INSECT HARBORING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK AT THE TOP OPENING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CAKES AND TAFFY GRAPES ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT UNITS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OILD ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITH A BULB OUT OVER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, CHANGE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
2020-03-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. N...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE M...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (TAFFY GRAPES, CAKES AND COOKIES) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED TO INCLUDE ALLERGEN INFO. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY (FOOD NAME), NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIS...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING ALONG WALL IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2019-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
2019-03-20 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU FOR HAMBURGERS SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED MUST HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTE ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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