I'm Soul Hungry
Last inspected: May 11, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, I'm Soul Hungry has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On May 11, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. I'm Soul Hungry's record stops at May 11, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 11, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD IN LARGE BINS AT KITCHEN NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOOD BEING SERVE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE WATER HEATER, UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS APPROXIMATELY OVER 35 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS,INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED.FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS . MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WIH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, HANDLE UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN PANS,POTS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWM/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES SURFACES OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AN INTERIOR DOOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.(PREPARED TURKEY, PORK,ETC.) 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMNET WRITTEN IN MENU.(CUBED STEAK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM NOT SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN. (BY URINAL). MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Aug 17, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 7-602.11(A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW, including 21 CFR 101 - Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRILL TOP BURNT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN GRILL TOP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED OVER LIGHT IN CEILING AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD AND PROPERLY AFFIX SHIELD TO CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Dec 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ALSO, FLY STRIPE HANGING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT HANGING FLY STRIPS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE PROHIBITED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1633183, DATED 3/15/2016 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION INCLUDES #33; OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVENS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS BEING USE FOR STORING FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES (LOWER SHELF). ALSO INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE, MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. PEELING CEILING PAINT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, CEILING VENTS IN MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. ALSO, MISSING LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA AND MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN BOTH AREAS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING OR COOKING FOOD.
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Mar 15, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF LARGE WHITE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITHIN KITHCEN. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVENS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: TORE ALL DIRTY LINEN IN LAUNDRY BAG OFF OF FLOOR. MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANLER REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED
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Jun 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Must provide paper towel holder with paper towels to exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Front entrance/exit door had 1/4 inch gap on side of door, door not rodent proof. Rear exit door by kitchen area had 1/2 inch gap or grater on bottom of door, door not rodent proof, shall be repaired.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: above had no chemical test srips on sit, mus provide chemical test strips, to properly sanitized dishes, utensils, etc..
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide backflow preventer to ice machine.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep tables, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors that had exposed cement in rear storage closet, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, needs cleaning, floors in dining area, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed raw wood, holes, exposed plaster in kitchen area, front counter area, and rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas, shall be provided.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide visible thermometers to all coolers, to properly maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I'm Soul Hungry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I'm Soul Hungry on file is from May 11, 2021. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I'm Soul Hungry?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at I'm Soul Hungry.
Has I'm Soul Hungry's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I'm Soul Hungry have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I'm Soul Hungry 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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