Shirley Soul Food and Catering
Troubled record — failed 6 of 9 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2015-11-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. CHOP STEAK, 125.2F, 5 LBS VALUED AT $20, BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN, 125.2F, 5LBS, VALUED AT $20. GREEN BEANS WITH MEAT, 129.6F, 2.5 LBS, VALUED AT $5, MACARONI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. DICONTIUNE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, AND DUCT TAPE ON PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER, UNDER 3 COMP SINK, AND ALL KITCHEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, FLOOR IN REAR PREP IS DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE FIX, SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN, AND BROKEN WALL BASE IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILL IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2015-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-03-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS IN DEEP FRYER,ON LEDGE OF ELECTRICAL BOX,ON EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IN FUR...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,BOOTH SEATS AND TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ,LEAKY CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2015-02-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385952 2/9/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS,ON AND INSIDE OF POTS AND LIDS,CLEAN DISH STORAGE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BE...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2015-02-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS CHITTERLINGS 49.6F,MACARONI & CHEESE 54.6F,CHICKEN 50.7F,POT ROAST 51.8F,STEW 45.1F,STRING BEANS 47.4F,TURKEY WINGS 45.6F,CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS 45.6F,SWEET ...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH A UNKNOWN BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE WITH ICE STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,ON LIDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN FRYER,VANITY IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,HOT WATER TANK AREA,WALL VENT,SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO NO PEST CONTR...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2014-03-28 Pass License Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OR PAINT,ETC:INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,3-COMP SINK,DINING ROOM TABLES, WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SINK, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS, DIRT AND/OR PAINT ON FLOORS IN MOP ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, IN ALL WASHROOMS, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENINGS,GAPS ALONG WALL/CEILING AREAS.MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST INSTALL
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2014-03-21 Fail License Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED HOT FOOD AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC. MUST INTALL BARRIER AT COOLERS AND FRONT ENTRANCE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY INTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OR PAINT,ETC:INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,3-COMP SINK,DINING ROOM TABLES, WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SINK, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS, DIRT AND/OR PAINT ON FLOORS IN MOP ROOM, DINING ROOM, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, IN ALL WASHROOMS, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENINGS,GAPS ALONG WALL/CEILING AREAS.MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST INSTALL
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2014-03-14 Fail License CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK IN COOLER IN REAR NOT OPERABLE,CONNECTED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COOLER CONNECTED,MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASING AREA.MUST INSTALL TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD WATER AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED HOT FOOD ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC.MUST INTALL BARRIER AT COOLERS AND FRONT ENTRANCE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO WATER AT HAND SINK.INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.2ND WASHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION ATTHIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OR PAINT,ETC:INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,3-COMP SINK,DINING ROOM TABLES, WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MOP ROOM AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENINGS,GAPS ALONG WALL/CEILING AREAS.MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS,AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST INSTALL.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR MUST INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2013-11-25 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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