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Morrison's Soul Food

Restaurant

148 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

May 29, 2025 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Rear door gap could allow rodents; unlabeled food and storage issues found.

Key Findings

  • Repackaged desserts on display must be labeled with required information.
  • Bulk storage containers must be labeled with product names inside.
  • 1/4 inch gap at bottom of rear exit door needs sealing to prevent rodent entry.
  • Extensive cleaning needed on cooking equipment exteriors, prep tables, cooler shelves, and kitchen floors under and behind equipment.

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 #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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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 โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Apr 30, 2026Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
May 29, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations