As of 2026-10-14, Morrison's Soul Food failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Morrison's Soul Food

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148 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Grand Crossing · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-10-14

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Violations at most recent inspection

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).

priority violation

Flies / gnats

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)

priority violation

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID) ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO A POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PEST. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B)

priority violation

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635970, DATE 4/30/26 . INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090 (38)Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: 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. (49)Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVES, FRYERS, GRILL, STEAMTABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. (56)Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

priority violation

OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20262 inspections

Oct 14Customer complaintFAIL

Apr 30Routine inspectionPASS

20251 inspection

May 29Routine inspectionPASS

20243 inspections

Apr 29Re-inspectionPASS

Apr 25Re-inspectionFAIL

Apr 22Routine inspectionFAIL

20232 inspections

Nov 15Customer complaintCONDITIONAL

Jun 29New licensePASS

Morrison's Soul Food health inspection FAQ

Has Morrison's Soul Food passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Morrison's Soul Food failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-10-14. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Morrison's Soul Food have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Morrison's Soul Food's most recent inspection on 2026-10-14, including 4 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Morrison's Soul Food last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Morrison's Soul Food was last inspected on 2026-10-14. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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