Lilcountry Soul Food
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Lilcountry Soul Food, the earliest from 2021. Lilcountry Soul Food was last inspected on Mar 14, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Lilcountry Soul Food is from Mar 14, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HANDLE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, ON SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CANDY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COUNTERTOPS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HANDLE AND FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVIES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WINDOW LEDGES AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS AT SERVICE COUNTER ON WALL OUTLET, INSIDE TOOL CABINET,IN OFFICE ON FLOOR BEHIND CABINET AND ON CABINET SHELF,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & MOPSINK IN BASEMENT,ON WALL BASE IN LOBBY.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF RODENTICIDE THROWN ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/05/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR UNDER SAME, NEXT TO CO2 TANKS,UNDER UNUSED COOLER IN CANDY STORE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE OF BOTH FRYER CABINETS,IN DISH WASHING AREA IN OIL FRYER STRAINER,ON DISH SHELVING UNIT,WOOD PALLET UNDERNEATH AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TOOL CABINET,ALL PREP TABLES,IN OFFICE BEHIND MIRROR,ON LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF RODENTICIDE THROWN ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,UNUSED COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND BASEMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR UNDER SAME,UNDER CRATES & NEXT TO CO2 TANKS,UNDER UNUSED COOLER IN CANDY STORE AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND TV & PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE OF BOTH FRYER CABINETS,ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM BEHIND CABINET AND SHOES ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,IN DISH WASHING AREA IN OIL FRYER STRAINER,ON DISH SHELVING UNIT,WOOD PALLET UNDERNEATH AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TOOL CABINET,ALL PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PORCH,IN OFFICE IN CORNER OF CORDS TO COMPUTERS,ON LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/16/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE AT 110.2F ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 1LB. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED RICE-46.6F.2LBS. GRAVY-46.0F.2LBS. GRAVY-45.7F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $25. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,GRAVY,BEANS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & TOPS OF FRONT, SIDE AND BACK SCREEN DOORS THAT ARE WIDE OPEN MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,UNUSED COOLER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES,CRACK IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING BACK PORCH AND BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN REAR PORCH MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lilcountry Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lilcountry Soul Food on file is from Mar 14, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lilcountry Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lilcountry Soul Food.
Has Lilcountry Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lilcountry Soul Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lilcountry 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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