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SOUL VEGETERIAN EAST INCORPORATED

205 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Mobile Food Dispenser

Inspection summary

SOUL VEGETERIAN EAST INCORPORATED has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 29, 2012, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 on July 18, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 once on July 18, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 22, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 2011. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN.(MUST WASH AND SANITIZE)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT SMALL PREP COOLER. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN WEATHER STRIP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR 3 COMP SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER ROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER WASH BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN BANQUET ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REFRIGERATED STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER AT 60 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF FILAFEL MIX,CUCUMBER SAUCE,SLICED TOMATOES,MACARONI AND CHEESE AND COOKED GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53-71 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENT DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT SMALL PREP COOLER. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN WEATHER STRIP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR 3 COMP SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER ROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER WASH BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE CLOSET IN BANQUET ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE CABINET UNDER THE FRYER HAS GREASE BULIDUP AND CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLER SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED SOME CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ALL WALLS IN THE REAR NEED SOME CLEANING AND OR REPAIR.

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