Soul Prime
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Soul Prime has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Soul Prime's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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90
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM NOT OPERATIONAL/ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. EXTREME LEAKING UNDER THE SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING SINK FOR PROPER OPERATIONAL USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BAR BEHIND COOLERS AND INSIDE SMALL CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 2-26-26 WITH RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR ICE. NOT A SHAKER CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN LID FOR THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, PREP OR DISH AREAS.----MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, ALL PREP AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
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Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2024, REPORT #2608441. #49-NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51-NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55-NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
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Dec 4, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PLATES STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN INVERTED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DROP CEILING ABOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK, AND TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM STAINED AND UNEVEN. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE AND REPLACE TILE AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
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Jul 31, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW FISH STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION CIT7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, FISH ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. 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 AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL THE SLIME AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGES AREA. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROLSERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGOFOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/23,INSPECTION REPORT#2582739. #37. ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44. ALL CLEAN STORED. POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE. #47. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. #49. NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT -RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. #55. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL. ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. ----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #56.: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSRVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED TOOLS AND CHEMICALS IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ----RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL.----ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED ----CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL MISSING/DAMAGED CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND OPEN CREVICES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BETWEEN COVING TILES AND THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soul Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soul Prime on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soul Prime?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Soul Prime.
Has Soul Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soul Prime have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soul Prime 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 Soul Prime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soul Prime is inspected around three times per year on average.
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