Morrison's Soul Food
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at Morrison's Soul Food stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 14 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Morrison's Soul Food's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS), BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM, WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREAS IN THE FRONT AND BACK OF RESTAURANT USED FOR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE STOVES WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE CURRENT FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, PALLETS,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER. PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,ONE-EYE-STOVE,OVENS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID OPEN AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND MIXED IN WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS & PALLET ON GROUND IN FRONT OF SAID CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE TRASH TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2585241 DATE 11/15/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, PALLETS,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER. PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,ONE-EYE-STOVE,OVENS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 30 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OS TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS. MACARONI & CHEESE 129.6F.3LBS. FRIED CHICKEN-69.1F.6LBS. GREENS-130.8F. ON STEAM TABLE AND ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 15LBS. $90.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS 80.5F-80.7F.HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS 57.9F,61.5F,81.5F.TOILET ROOMS71.6F-80.1F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F.STILL OBSERVED CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINING 100.0F MUST REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWER WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2585241 DATE 11/15/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(priority foundation 7-42-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF BLEACH INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN, A DOLLIE AND A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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. FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES OF DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND ON WALLS IN SAME AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/22/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GREENS,CHICKEN,MACARONI & CHEESE)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID OPEN AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND MIXED IN WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS & PALLET ON GROUND IN FRONT OF SAID CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE TRASH TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING CABINET MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO MONITOR UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST STORE PROPERLY.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN, TONGS STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, RACKS AND PREP TABLES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR A LARGE SINK.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, PALLETS,GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER. PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS,ONE-EYE-STOVE,OVENS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS ,FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Nov 15, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED (57)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT AND (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REPORT #2578074 DATE 6/29/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN AND ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN SUCH AS. WALK IN COOLER: 12LBS OF COOKED CHOP STEAK AT 51.4F, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN 54.2F, 15LBS OF COOKED PORK CHOPS AT 55.2F,50LBS OF MAC & CHEESE AT 60.1F AND 40LBS OF DRESSING AT 55.4F. PREP TABLE: 25LBS OF COOKED SHORT RIBS AT 67.6F, 15LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 57 TO 60F,(5)20LBS/TOTAL 100LBS HAMS TEMPS RANGING FOR 56F TO 57F AND 10LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 65.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE OVER 307LBS AT $1000 COST. PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 54.4F. ALL FOOD ITEM REMOVE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW . PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS, FLOORS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Jun 29, 2023
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED THE FRONT INTERIOR DOOR NOT SEALED ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN THE CUSTOMER(WOMEN) WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEES UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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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 May 29, 2025. The public record contains six 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 14 times, more than any other issue at Morrison's Soul Food.
Has Morrison's Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morrison's Soul Food have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morrison's Soul Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Morrison's Soul Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morrison's Soul Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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