Like It Used to Be Soul Food

1255-57 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Like It Used to Be Soul Food has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Like It Used to Be Soul Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 13, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Like It Used to Be Soul Food is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2011

License

6 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD ABOVE STEAM TABLE ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER - NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR(S) IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. TOUCH UP WALLS WITH PAINT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE DOOR IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR BOTTOM OF RED REAR OUTSIDE DOORS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Like It Used to Be Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Like It Used to Be Soul Food on file is from Jan 13, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Like It Used to Be Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Like It Used to Be Soul Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Like It Used to Be 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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