Canvass
May 30, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
From My Hands To Your Soul Food
11028 S Halsted St
Last inspected May 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Apr 4, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED POTATO SLICER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOILED AND RUSTED NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (OVEN, GRILLTOP, REFRIGERATOR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS FOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPERS (WASH AND RINSE BASINS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NO WASTE CAN FOUND AT FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED, NON-SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDING FOR LIGHT FIXTURES OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES TO ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jan 18, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 29, 2023
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 29, 2023 · Original Source