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Morrison's Soul Food

Restaurant

148 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

Apr 25, 2024 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Food stored directly on freezer and prep area floors instead of elevated shelving.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Boxes of food found sitting on the floor in the walk-in freezer and throughout the prep area; must be elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
  • Repackaged desserts on display lack required labeling with food information.
  • Food storage containers with non-original contents are not labeled.
  • Gap at the bottom of the front door allows potential pest entry; door must fit tightly.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE "6" OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN

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Inspection History

Morrison's Soul Food has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Apr 30, 2026Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
May 29, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 29, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

15 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 25, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

18 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 22, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

30 violations
Nov 15, 2023Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Jun 29, 2023Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations
May 17, 2023Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.