What is Kings Soul Food Gallery's health inspection score?

Kings Soul Food Gallery has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kings Soul Food Gallery last inspected?

Kings Soul Food Gallery was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kings Soul Food Gallery have?

Kings Soul Food Gallery has 18 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kings Soul Food Gallery safe to eat at?

Kings Soul Food Gallery has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Kings Soul Food Gallery

Name: Kings Soul Food Gallery
Address: 8107 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 69

8107 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

8107 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

10 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE SIDES IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOFED DOORS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FAN COVERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND FAN COVERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
LITTER AND DEBRIS IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High10 Basic

11 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE CONDUIT AND BEHIND THE FAN COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARRED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD COVING ATTACHED TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD COVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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