MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD
148 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60620
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 30, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHITTELING BEING THAWED OUT IN A DISHTUB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING IN THE COOLER AND/OR UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT DOORS ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER, ALSO NOTED THE KNOBS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.