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MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD

148 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646042

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645749

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2645227, DATE 10-14-26. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 (54)Violation Codes: 5-501.113(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID) ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO A POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PEST. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645227

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION THROUGH OUT (PAPER TOWEL NOR HAND DRYER) AT ANY OF THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA ,SERVING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATTION ISSUED #7-030(C).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 LIVES FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND ESPECIALLY IN THE MOP CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID) ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO A POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PEST. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635970, DATE 4/30/26 . INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090 (38)Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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. (49)Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: 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. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. (56)Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635970

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618288

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE STOVES WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE CURRENT FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593604

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

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

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 41

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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593458

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

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

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 41

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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
30
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593200

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 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)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING CABINET MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO MONITOR UNIT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - 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)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: : 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.

  • 61

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585241

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578074

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE CUSTOMER(WOMEN) WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEES UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576013

Location recorded for this inspection · MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD · 148 W 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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