MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

148 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHITTELING BEING THAWED OUT IN A DISHTUB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING IN THE COOLER AND/OR UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT DOORS ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER, ALSO NOTED THE KNOBS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

MAY 29

2025

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS), BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREAS IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF RESTAURANT USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM, WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE STOVES WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE CURRENT FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

APR 29

2024

PASS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, PALLETS,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER. PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,ONE-EYE-STOVE,OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS

APR 25

2024

FAIL 18 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID OPEN AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND MIXED IN WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS & PALLET ON GROUND IN FRONT OF SAID CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE TRASH TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2585241 DATE 11/15/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

APR 22

2024

FAIL 30 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GREENS,CHICKEN,MACARONI & CHEESE)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWER WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF BLEACH INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN, A DOLLIE AND A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OS TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS. MACARONI & CHEESE 129.6F.3LBS. FRIED CHICKEN-69.1F.6LBS. GREENS-130.8F. ON STEAM TABLE AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 15LBS. $90.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING CABINET MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO MONITOR UNIT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES OF DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND ON WALLS IN SAME AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/22/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, PALLETS,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER. PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,ONE-EYE-STOVE,OVENS.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS 80.5F-80.7F.HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS 57.9F,61.5F,81.5F.TOILET ROOMS71.6F-80.1F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F.STILL OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINING 100.0F MUST REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID OPEN AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND MIXED IN WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS & PALLET ON GROUND IN FRONT OF SAID CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE TRASH TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2585241 DATE 11/15/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(priority foundation 7-42-010)

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NOV 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN AND ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN SUCH AS. WALK IN COOLER: 12LBS OF COOKED CHOP STEAK AT 51.4F, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN 54.2F, 15LBS OF COOKED PORK CHOPS AT 55.2F,50LBS OF MAC & CHEESE AT 60.1F AND 40LBS OF DRESSING AT 55.4F. PREP TABLE: 25LBS OF COOKED SHORT RIBS AT 67.6F, 15LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 57 TO 60F,(5)20LBS/TOTAL 100LBS HAMS TEMPS RANGING FOR 56F TO 57F AND 10LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 65.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE OVER 307LBS AT $1000 COST. PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 54.4F. ALL FOOD ITEM REMOVE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW . PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS, FLOORS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2578074 DATE 6/29/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

JUN 29

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED THE FRONT INTERIOR DOOR NOT SEALED ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE CUSTOMER(WOMEN) WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEES UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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