Taste Of Soul Bar & Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling available at the employee handwashing sink by the bar for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the fryers and all cooling equipment were observed to covered in food debris and grease.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee phone was observed on the prep counter.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The walls and floors in the kitchen, especially around the fryers were observed to be covered in dirt and grease.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Ribs sitting out at room temperature on the counter were at 62°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: The ribs were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at kitchen food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap was replaced during inspection.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying and the bar or in the kitchen.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cups being used as scoops in multiple seasonings.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Action Taken: The cups were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

3. Feb 1, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Jun 27, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Spaghetti and fish in the Peakcold cooler are not provided a date mark, the foods were made on 6/24.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at kitchen employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The floor underneath the fryer is soiled with grease accumulation.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The interior of the microwave is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

5. Jun 21, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.