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BARBARA'S SOUL FOOD

353 1/2 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BARBARA'S SOUL FOOD has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 1, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2015, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • TOILET, URINAL AND HANDSINK IN STAFF WASHROOM NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME. THERE IS NO WATER SO URINAL AND TOILET DON'T FLUSH AND SINK DOESN'T WORK. EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO USE FACILITIES. PER OWNER PIPES ARE FROZEN THAT SUPPLY WATER FOR THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOM MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WITH ALL EQUIPMENT WORKING. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CLOSET INSIDE OF KITCHEN, NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND REFERIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF FRYER, INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET IN HALLWAY ON FLOOR, IN HALLWAY ON FLOOR AND IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT, UNDERNEATH GRILL, MICROWAVE EXTERIOR, STORAGE CABINET, STORAGE CART AND STORAGE SHELVES, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UTILITY CLOSET AND WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR HALLWAY. SOME MISSING IN WASHROOM; REPLACE. REPAIR WALL IN WASHROOM WHERE OPEN TO GET TO FROZEN PIPES. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER OF ITEMS INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET; REMOVE SO THAT SINK IS ACCESSIBLE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT TOILET SO THAT WATER FLUSHES MORE FORCEFULLY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR HALLWAY. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED URINAL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH STANDING URINE ON THE INSIDE AND NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SO THAT URINAL FLUSHES PROPERLY. ALSO NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND VERY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT HAND SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1234569 ON 8-13-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. NOTED A GARDEN HOSE BEING USED AS A DRAIN PIPE AT THE FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY EXTEND A WASTE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR HALLWAY,IN THE PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOP SINK, AND REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM FURNACE/AIRCONDITIONER PROPERLY EXTEND THE WASTE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AS PER REPORT 1234569 8/13/12.
  6. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION. PREMISES HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR,ONE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND TWO SMALL SANDWICH COOLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS OPERATION.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. WASTE WATER STANDING IN SINK BASIN WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. ALSO, DRAIN PIPES GOING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. ALSO, HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED BY STORAGE CART. MUST REMOVE SO THAT HAND SINK IS READILY ACCESSIBLE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 MICE DROPPING BEHIND THE FURNACE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR WORN BASEBOARD IN CORNER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALSO REPAIR FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST CREATE AN ACCESS PANEL OR SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK. NOTED A GARDEN HOSE BEING USED AS A DRAIN PIPE AT THE FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY EXTEND A WASTE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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