Georgia's Soul Food
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Georgia's Soul Food, the earliest from 2021. On Aug 30, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Georgia's Soul Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 30, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FURNACE UNIT INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA CREATING A SMALL POOL OF WATER IN THE SAID CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED IN BINS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 62F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MACARONI AND CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 119F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE WALL MENU LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY FOR THE EGG ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE LOCATED BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.14 OBSERVED FACILITY SMOKING TCS FOODS OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN A SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OUTSIDE SMOKER AND ONLY PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF THE LICENSED FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NEVER COOK FOODS OUTSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS (FISH, PORK) IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNET WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED IN BINS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Mar 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN & CRACKED TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPLACE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 23, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE THE LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT(POTS & PANS) FOR PROPER SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVER THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN & CRACKED TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPLACE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Georgia's Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Georgia's Soul Food on file is from Aug 30, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Georgia's Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Georgia's Soul Food.
Has Georgia's Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Georgia's Soul Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Georgia's Soul Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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