Soul Food Unlimited
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2014
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Across the available record, Soul Food Unlimited has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Soul Food Unlimited was last inspected on Aug 22, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Soul Food Unlimited dates to Aug 22, 2014.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Soul Food Unlimited on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.5 LIVE ROACHES,2 LARGE AND 3 BABY UNDER DISH MACHINE.STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABLED.MUST LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN/REMOVE, REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IN 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS/REACH-IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA AT CEILING. MUST REPLACE AND CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS WHERE NECESSARY.
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Mar 22, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, OVENS(STOVES), MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, AND DRY GOODS CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN PIPES IN WALL(S).
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Mar 13, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, ON FLOOR BASES IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM WHERE OFFICE IS LOCATED, IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED, IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN DINING AREAS - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS, AND REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF REAR EXIT DOOR - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, OVENS(STOVES), MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, AND DRY GOODS CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN PIPES IN WALL(S).
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN FREEZER/EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, & SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND. THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AND MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY: REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN (1/4-1/2 INCH GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH), RIGHT FRONT DOOR IS OFF TRACK WHICH KEEPS IT FROM CLOSING, & INNER FRONT DOOR TO MAIN DINING ROOM (1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH) - CITATIOIN ISSUED -SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN DEEP FREEZERS MUST BE LABELLED & DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE , AND SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR PARTS OF DISH MACHINE, UNUSED STEAM TABLE IN SMALL BANQUET ROOM, INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA AND INTERIOR OF OVEN. CLEAN DUSTY COILS ON EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE ROOM BY LARGE BANQUET ROOM AND DUSTY EXTERIOR VENT ON LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN FREEZER/QUIPMENT STORE ROOM.
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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 ROOMS 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 COVE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEP FREEZER/EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN A MANNER THAT WILL ALLOW ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS FOR DAILY CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
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Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR AND 1/4" ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR (WEST). REPAIR SCREEN ON REAR DOOR AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63259 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL, FRYERS, STOVE, OVEN, SINKS
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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 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. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN KITCHEN WASHROOM.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soul Food Unlimited last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soul Food Unlimited on file is from Aug 22, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soul Food Unlimited?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Soul Food Unlimited.
Has Soul Food Unlimited's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Soul Food Unlimited have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soul Food Unlimited means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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