Kings Soul Food Gallery
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
Kings Soul Food Gallery has been inspected six times since 2019. On Apr 11, 2025, 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.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kings Soul Food Gallery on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE SIDES IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND FAN COVERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD COVING ATTACHED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD COVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE CONDUIT AND BEHIND THE FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Jul 22, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK AT THE TOP OPENING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES OF ROLLING CART NEAR DEEP FRYERS AND IN REAR PREP AREA AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CAKES AND TAFFY GRAPES ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OILD ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITH A BULB OUT OVER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, CHANGE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT UNITS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Mar 25, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (TAFFY GRAPES, CAKES AND COOKIES) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED TO INCLUDE ALLERGEN INFO. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY (FOOD NAME), NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING ALONG WALL IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Mar 20, 2019
License
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU FOR HAMBURGERS SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED MUST HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTE ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Soul Food Gallery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Soul Food Gallery on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Soul Food Gallery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kings Soul Food Gallery.
Has Kings Soul Food Gallery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kings Soul Food Gallery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kings Soul Food Gallery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kings Soul Food Gallery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Soul Food Gallery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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