Georgia's Soul Food

March 4, 2022 · Fail

🪳cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MACARONI AND CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 119F AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 120F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 15 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 62F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE WALL MENU LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY FOR THE EGG ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS (FISH, PORK) IN A CONTAINER OF STAGNET WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE FOODS LOCATED IN BINS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE LOCATED BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-305.14 OBSERVED FACILITY SMOKING TCS FOODS OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN A SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OUTSIDE SMOKER AND ONLY PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF THE LICENSED FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND NEVER COOK FOODS OUTSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 5, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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