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Terrell's Taste of Soul

1659 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: May 11, 2011
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Terrell's Taste of Soul has three inspections in the public record. Terrell's Taste of Soul was last inspected on May 11, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Terrell's Taste of Soul's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 11, 2011; 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 six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Terrell's Taste of Soul on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
May 11, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WHITE DOORS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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90
Apr 29, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-22-11 NOT CORRECTED: -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 COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, TABLES. -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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.-35-The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING BEHIND EXPOSED SINK (SPILLS), IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN PREP AND DINING AREAS (WATER DAMAGE).-36-Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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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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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: CLEAN ALL WHITE DOORS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
36
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Oct 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, TABLES
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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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS, 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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING BEHIND EXPOSED SINK (SPILLS), IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN PREP AND DINING AREAS (WATER DAMAGE).
35
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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN NORTHWEST CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terrell's Taste of Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Terrell's Taste of Soul on file is from May 11, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Terrell's Taste of Soul?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Terrell's Taste of Soul.

Has Terrell's Taste of Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Terrell's Taste of Soul have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Terrell's Taste of Soul 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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