Ethel Soul Food

10936 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

American

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2011

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ethel Soul Food has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jan 20, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Ethel Soul Food's record stops at Jan 20, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ethel Soul Food trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2011

Routine

8 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS 163.8F, RICE 159.4F, SOUP 151.2F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, LIDS, ETC) AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP) PREP TABLES, (FOOD DEBRIS), STEAM TABLES (WATER STAINS, RUST)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG EAST WALL ALONG REACH-IN COOLER. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE) MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Jan 25, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 19, 2010

License

3 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ethel Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ethel Soul Food on file is from Jan 20, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ethel Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ethel Soul Food.

Has Ethel Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ethel Soul Food have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ethel Soul Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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