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SOUL VEG CITY

201-209 E 75TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643339

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13// OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD-UP ON ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF STANDING CHEST FREEZER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642920

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED SHEET PAN OF SEITAN IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH WHITE AND BLUE FUZZY SUBSTANCE. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS AT $25. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED SEITAN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS THAT IS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 17 LBS VALUED AT $80, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DISH AREA AND SOUTH HALL TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER AT COOKS LINE ICE MACHINE BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN ITS OWN COVERED CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF MACHINE BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD-UP ON ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF STANDING CHEST FREEZER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636489

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636070

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WHERE BEING HELD AND HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 4:08. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DISHROOM NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND COOKWARE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTRED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP AREA ORGANIZED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP/COOK AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628914

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619997

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619666

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, VEGAN BURGERS 57.3F, TOFU 58.6F, SLICED TOMATOES, 60.2F, DICED TOMATOES 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595169

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE BOARD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER THROUGH OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585835

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE VEGETABLE/ FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE COOKING SUPPLIES WERE STORED IN THE BAKING AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE/STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN CLOSEST TO THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, ON THE FLOOR AND ON ONE OF THE BOXES IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE UTILITY CLOSET, IN THE WOODEN OPENING UNDER THE JUICE BAR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A TOTAL OF 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE VEGETABLE/FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BAKING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIAMTELY 4-5 ANTS IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE DISPLAY DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CAKES STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BAKING AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID CAKES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A RUSTY SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE VEGETABLE/ COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNIT TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA ON THE LEDGE OF THE METAL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE PLATFORM WITH WHEELS ELEVATING THE THREE HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING NEAR THE REAR OF THE UILITY CLOSET WHERE PIPES WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570718

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
30
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570464

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY EATING SPINACH AND OR KALE OVER THE CUTTNG BOARD, IN THE HOT LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE SPINACH FALL OUT OF MOUTH ONTO THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN TASTING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION C0NSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE ABOVE THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 19

    PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED TO REHEAT COOKED KALE STORED INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT $50 OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REHEAT COOKED FOODS TO REACH A TEMPERATURE OF ATLEAST 165F AND THEN STORE INSIDE AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR MORE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED KALE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT $50 OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR MORE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: VEGAN ROAST (44.9F), VEGAN POTATO SALAD (44.9F), VEGAN RICE (44.9F) ALL FOUND INSIDE OF TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 35LB. $60 PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GREENS, KALE, RICE, VEGAN ROAST, VEGAN POTATO SALAD STORED, AND CHOPPED SALADS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WHICH HAD BEEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, PINK, OPEN RODENT BAIT ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, NOT PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY HAVE CLOSED RODENT TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE AND MIANTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA FOUND AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN REPAIRED COOLERS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH ADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GRAB & GO COLD-HOLD PREPARED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, COBBLERS, PIES, DINNERS ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. LABELING ALSO NOTED AS NOT BEING PROPER ON THE FOLLOWING VENDOR'S BOTTLED BEVERAGES (HONEY TEA DRINKS); MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DESSERTS MISSING THE ALLERGEN LABEL ON THE FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE ALL FOOD ALLERGENS; PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION DURING THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MICE/RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLWING AREAS AND EQUIPMENT: IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE BULK, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR, REACH IN COOLERS STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOT COOKING LINE PREP AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR BAKING AREA, IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE OPENING COMPARTMENT WHERE THE DISPOABLE CUPS ARE STORED AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, IN THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA. IN ADDITION, OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS (50) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO, ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY OF THE SMALL FLYING INSECTS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXIT DOOR ADJACENT FROM THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES - Comments: OBSERVED CABBAGE BEING RINSED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR, SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN DESIGNATED SINKS IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID SURFACE AND NAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS IN BOTH TWO DOOR, REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR DRY/REFRIGERATION UNIT AREAS AND AT THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON ALL THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIDS AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (INSIDE OVENS AND STOVES) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITZIE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY OVERCROWDED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE EXIT GOING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID GARBAGE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GARBAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION INSIDE STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS ON SITE . INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLS OF STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/ REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568002

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VEG CITY · 201-209 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

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    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED OPEN STRUCTURE OVER WAITRESS STATION/ BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR.

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