Jamison's Soul Food
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2023
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Score
Jamison's Soul Food has been inspected 10 times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 6, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jamison's Soul Food dates to Jul 6, 2023.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR EXTERIOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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May 13, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA AND LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EAST EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 17, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Jul 31, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 7/29 & 7/30 IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 10.7LBS. SPAGHETTI 48.6F-55.4F. 16.7LBS. COOKED CABBAGE 51.6F-60.1F. 26.3LBS. COOKED YAMS 60.3F-66.2F. 14.2LBS. COOKED PINTO BEANS 53.8F-54.3F. 48.2LBS. COOKED STRING BEANS 57.0F,59.0F,59.9F. 2.2LBS. COOKED PEPPER MIX 51.1F. 2.6LBS. COOKED POTATOES 46.8F. 5.5LBS. COOKED POTATOES & VEGGIES 50.2F. 1.6LBS. COOKED CORN 51.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005) APPX.128 LBS. $453.50.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78.8F. IN PREP AREA ,TOILET ROOM .EMPLOYEE HAD TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F . HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT SINKS AT 110.3F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) (COS).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,GRAVY,SPAGHETTI SAUCE,CABBAGE,ETC). FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:05 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CABINET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD CANS FROM FLOOR,EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASE AND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTER AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKINGS IN LOBBY FOR CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAINING INTO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM HAND WASHING SINK AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN THE REAR WITH STAINS AND THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Oct 10, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE VOMITING AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING USED IN POOR REPAIR. DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Feb 22, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 28, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MORE SHELVES FOR STORING UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRYING DISHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamison's Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamison's Soul Food on file is from Jul 6, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamison's Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jamison's Soul Food.
Has Jamison's Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamison's Soul Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamison'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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