Kings Soul Food Gallery

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Inspections

1. May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD-UP FROM ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND ENSURE PROPER CLOSING OF FREEZER TO PREVENT TEMPERATURE ABUSE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MAANGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2. Apr 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE SIDES IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND FAN COVERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

3. May 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE CONDUIT AND BEHIND THE FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD COVING ATTACHED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD COVING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

4. Jul 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE SIDES OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED A LARGE CRACK AT THE TOP OPENING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES OF ROLLING CART NEAR DEEP FRYERS AND IN REAR PREP AREA AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST OR INSECT HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CAKES AND TAFFY GRAPES ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT UNITS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OILD ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS WITH A BULB OUT OVER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, CHANGE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED BLANK EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ACKNOWLEDGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND MISSING ALL REQUIRED SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (TAFFY GRAPES, CAKES AND COOKIES) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED TO INCLUDE ALLERGEN INFO. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY (FOOD NAME), NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING ALONG WALL IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

6. Mar 26, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

7. Mar 20, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED,( MUST INCLUDE, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, PLASTIC GLOVES AND SANITIZER TO KILL NORO VIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU FOR HAMBURGERS SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED MUST HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTE ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING