SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KINGS SOUL FOOD GALLERY.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

8107 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2025 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MAY 8
2024
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

JUL 22
2021
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MAR 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 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 ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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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MAR 20
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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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