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Morrison's Soul Food

Restaurant

148 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

Apr 30, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Chittlings thawed in dishwashing area instead of cooler or running water.

Key Findings

  • Chittlings were being thawed in a dishtub in the dishwashing area; must use cooler or cool running water.
  • Gaps at front and rear doors allow rodent entry; doors must be sealed completely.
  • Cooking equipment exteriors, prep table bottoms, and cooler shelves are dirty and need cleaning.
  • Three-compartment sink has multiple leaks at faucet and sprayer; hand sink knobs are loose and must be repaired.

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 #35 โ€” APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED CHITTELING BEING THAWED OUT IN A DISHTUB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING IN THE COOLER AND/OR UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS AND OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SO THAT DOORS ARE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
May 29, 2025Pass

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

8 violations