Morrison's Soul Food

8052 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Morrison's Soul Food, the earliest from 2022. Morrison's Soul Food was last inspected on Mar 28, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Morrison's Soul Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Mar 24, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVES AND ELECTRICAL UNITS OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS,GARAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES , INSIDE FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 3/24/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG ALL SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK,IN WALL AND BRICK IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT SMALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 111.6F AND LARGE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 114.7F.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.OF OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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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)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT MIDDLE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN SMALLER STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MIDDLE DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE,LOWER SHELVES AND ELECTRICAL UNITS OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS,GARAGE AREA-ALONG WALL BASES ,ON FLOOR IN GATED AREA,FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 3/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND ALONG ALL SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE COOLERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF POP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK,IN WALL AND BRICK IN LOBBY AREA,LOOSE AND BROKEN WALL PANEL,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES ,CEILING TILES AND FLOOR TILES. MUST GROUT FLOOR AND AROUND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN STORAGE UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morrison's Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morrison's Soul Food on file is from Mar 28, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morrison's Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Morrison's Soul Food.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Morrison's Soul Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morrison's 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.