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Morrison's Soul Food

Restaurant

148 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

Oct 14, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No hand-drying stations anywhere in the facility, plus 30 live flies in prep areas and a broken dumpster lid.

Key Findings

  • No paper towels or hand dryers at any handwashing sinks in prep areas, dishwashing, serving areas, or restrooms.
  • 30 live flies observed on walls and ceiling throughout rear prep area, especially in mop closet; pest control needed.
  • Outside dumpster missing its lid, allowing pest access to food sources.
  • Gaps at front doors and rear exit allow rodent entry; facility needs sealing and must address previous uncorrected violations from April inspection.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION THROUGH OUT (PAPER TOWEL NOR HAND DRYER) AT ANY OF THE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA ,SERVING AREA AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATTION ISSUED #7-030(C).

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

OBSERVED 30 LIVES FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND ESPECIALLY IN THE MOP CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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