1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant

11956 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

African

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2019

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2019

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F REFRIGERATOR WILL BE HAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THAT 41F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES.APPOX 4-LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 57.F,4-LBS OF WHITING FISH AT 67.0F, 3-LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 55.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS ON STOVE. APPROX 5-LBS OF GREEN BEANS AT 127.F,5-LBS OF BROWN GRAVY AT 117.F. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $15.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED . MUST IDENTIFY FOOD WITH PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Nov 19, 2018

License

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant on file is from Sep 12, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant.

Has 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 1,4,3,7 Soul Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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