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Mississippi Soul Food

11318 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mississippi Soul Food has four inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mississippi Soul Food dates to Mar 12, 2013.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mississippi Soul Food is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Mar 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, IN NORTHWEST CORNER AND SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON CHILD CHAIR, ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, 3-COMP SINK AND SHELVING UNIT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON CANNED GOODS, PASTA, ETC ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Aug 10, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN REAR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
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Jul 16, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
9
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN REAR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mississippi Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mississippi Soul Food on file is from Mar 12, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mississippi Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mississippi Soul Food.

Has Mississippi Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mississippi Soul Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mississippi 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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