Jordyn's Soul Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Jordyn's Soul Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jordyn's Soul Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: No Licensed pest control service no Log book available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found several cooked TCS food ( chicken, macaroni ) containers in walk-in and prep cooler with no discard date. Food placed in cooler 4 days ago per cook. Instructed manager to date all cooked food that is held in cooler for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Oct 25, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 140F) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2591442 ON 3/21/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD DISHWASHING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Mar 21, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS; INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 12, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS; INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW BEEF OXTAILS AND RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOTH TYPES OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AND THAWING TOGETHER IN THE SAME CONTAINER AND BLOOD AND LIQUID FROM BOTH MEATS MIXING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW ANIMAL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR MOST EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMIDNER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577947 ON 6/27/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL GAP AROUND THE SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 27, 2022
License
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR AVANTCO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE POTATO SLICER ATTACHED TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS STACKED OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jordyn's Soul Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jordyn's Soul Cafe on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jordyn's Soul Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jordyn's Soul Cafe.
Has Jordyn's Soul Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jordyn's Soul Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jordyn's Soul Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jordyn's Soul Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jordyn's Soul Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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