MORRISON'S SOUL FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN AND ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN SUCH AS. WALK IN COOLER: 12LBS OF COOKED CHOP STEAK AT 51.4F, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN 54.2F, 15LBS OF COOKED PORK CHOPS AT 55.2F,50LBS OF MAC & CHEESE AT 60.1F AND 40LBS OF DRESSING AT 55.4F. PREP TABLE: 25LBS OF COOKED SHORT RIBS AT 67.6F, 15LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 57 TO 60F,(5)20LBS/TOTAL 100LBS HAMS TEMPS RANGING FOR 56F TO 57F AND 10LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 65.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE OVER 307LBS AT $1000 COST. PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 54.4F. ALL FOOD ITEM REMOVE AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW . PRIORTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS, FLOORS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND FREEZER.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.