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Morrison'S Soul Food

148 W 79th St, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 30, 2026

8

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 30, 2026

  1. #35APPROVED 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.
  2. #38INSECTS, 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.
  3. #49NON-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.
  4. #51PLUMBING 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.
  5. #55PHYSICAL 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.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 30, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 29, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2023LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2023LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Morrison'S Soul Food — questions

Did Morrison'S Soul Food pass its last health inspection?
Morrison'S Soul Food at 148 W 79th St was inspected on Apr 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Morrison'S Soul Food?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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