Siblings Soul Food

8127 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2019
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Siblings Soul Food has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 1, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Siblings Soul Food's record stops at Nov 1, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT NEITHER OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS USED TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE HAND WASHING SINK AND SOAP DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THE KNOBS AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK AND SOAP DISPENSER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RED PEELING/MISSING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, REPAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND DOORS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Aug 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE PREVIOUS REPORT #2288702 DATED 5/13/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -41. WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. -49. THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS. -55. DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE QUANTITIES OF TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TCS FOOD THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE, HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
56
Allergen training as required
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May 9, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE QUANTITIES OF TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TCS FOOD THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE, HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2286199 DATED MAY 2, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -51. 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. -55. 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND MISSING WALLS TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -56. 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. -58. PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
50
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 2, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2232377 DATED 10/26/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -51. 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET. -55. 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND MISSING WALLS TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -6-501.12(A) FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). -6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS, PANS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. -56. 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. -58. PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE QUANTITIES OF TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL TCS FOOD THAT WERE PREPARED ON SITE, HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVES AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AND NO PROOF THEY MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/26/2018 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY SUMMARY REPORT. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND MISSING WALLS TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS(DEAD ROACHES).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS, PANS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 5 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, LEDGES, COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER REACH-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR OFFICE, 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SAFE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS AND RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND MISSING WALLS TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS, PANS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 18, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINKS IN SERVING AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COUNTER IN SERVING AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN OFFICE AND MIDDLE PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON DOOR OF UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
51
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR UTENSIL HOLDING BEFORE CLEANING AND AFTER SANITIZING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS AND RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS TILES NEAR ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND MISSING WALLS TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL POTS, PANS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Siblings Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Siblings Soul Food on file is from Nov 1, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Siblings Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Siblings Soul Food.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Siblings Soul Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Siblings 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.