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MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD
148 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60620
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-04-30; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-04-30), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-04-30: Canvass
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-35 — APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
- Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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