Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2011
74
Score
Across the available record, Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 3, 2011. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking's record stops at Aug 3, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 3, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED(PRE-COOKED FOODS SHOULD ALSO HAVE TIMES TO HELP MONITOR 6 HOUR TIME FRAME ALLOWED FOR PROPER COOLING).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, IN PIZZA OVEN & PIZZA PREP AREAS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN WALLS IN DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS GREENS PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN GREENS PREP AREA.
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Jul 21, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-45.5F, PRE-COOKED RIB TIPS-45.1F, PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-46.5F, PRE-COOKED TURKEY WINGS -45.7F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW + /- 2 DEGREES. ALL COOKED FOODS THAT ARE COOLED MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS AND COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS AS FOLLOWS: 140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED(PRE-COOKED FOODS SHOULD ALSO HAVE TIMES TO HELP MONITOR 6 HOUR TIME FRAME ALLOWED FOR PROPER COOLING).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, IN PIZZA OVEN & PIZZA PREP AREAS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN WALLS IN DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS GREENS PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN GREENS PREP AREA.
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Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN ALL EXHAUST SYSTEMS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND REPLACE ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS NEED PAINTING.
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Mar 3, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50.1 DEGREES - UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, ALL PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED, UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SAUSAGE-49.8 DEGREES, PASTA SALADS-49.9 DEGREES, FRIED CHICKEN-117.1 & 126.5 DEGREES, CHITTERLINGS - 70.1 DEGREES - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN COOLERS OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED (CHITTERLINGS) MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS BEFORE BEING PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LB VALUED AT $100.00). CITATION ISSUED -CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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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: 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR (ENCLOSED AREA)BEHIND HOT BOXES IN KITCHEN 20 NOTED SCATTERED IN FURNACE ROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND-CITATION SSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: -30- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA -33-All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN), STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SLICERS, LEDGES IN PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. -34- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. -35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA AND PIZZERIA LOBBY(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. -38 -38- PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER TABLE TOP FRYERS. -40-All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL EXHAUST SYSTEMS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND REPLACE ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS NEED PAINTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING UNITS. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN), STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SLICERS, LEDGES IN PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA AND PIZZERIA LOBBY(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER TABLE TOP FRYERS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANERS FROM FOOD UNDER PREP TABLES. ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Dec 6, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING UNITS. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN), STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SLICERS, LEDGES IN PREP AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA AND PIZZERIA LOBBY(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER TABLE TOP FRYERS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANERS FROM FOOD UNDER PREP TABLES. ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Nov 29, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON VENT EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER, ETC IN KITCHEN, LIVE ROACH ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H 70857 COURT DATE 12-30-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING UNITS. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, OVEN), STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SLICERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA AND PIZZERIA LOBBY(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE. REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER TABLE TOP FRYERS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Sep 21, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS AND GREASE INCLUDING STOVE, OVENS, FRYER AND FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS AND TRACKING OF DOORS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER MOLDING AND DOOR TRACKING, CAN OPENERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA AND PIZZERIA LOBBY(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE TRAILER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Sep 14, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE WOODEN MAILBOX IN SOUTH PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND LARGE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63267 COURT DATE 10-21-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS AND GREASE INCLUDING STOVE, OVENS, FRYER AND FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS AND TRACKING OF DOORS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER MOLDING AND DOOR TRACKING, CAN OPENERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MEAT SLICERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN SERVING AREA (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR REAR OFFICE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE TRAILER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 6, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS INCLUDING CABINETS AND TRACKING OF DOORS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER MOLDING AND DOOR TRACKING, CAN OPENERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT, AND MEAT SLICERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEAING TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD NEEDED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO RECONNECT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE TRAILER. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Feb 4, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE CARDBOARD BOX FOR HOLDING WASHED DISHES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REAR WOODEN SHELF OVER 3 COMP SINK NEED REPAIR OR REPLACING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DELI CASE NEAR THE FRONT REGESTER NEED SOME CLEANING,ALSO MOULDING AT THE REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR FRONT NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTS IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM NEED SOME CLEANING MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUTS USE REPAIR UNUSEDEQUIPMENT IN THE REAR
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking on file is from Aug 3, 2011. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking.
Has Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morrison Authentic Southern Cooking means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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