Soul Veg City
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
82
Score
Soul Veg City appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2019. Soul Veg City was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 28 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Soul Veg City squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, VEGAN BURGERS 57.3F, TOFU 58.6F, SLICED TOMATOES, 60.2F, DICED TOMATOES 59.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR WALK-IN STORAGE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE BOARD IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER THROUGH OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUE TO GREASE BUILD UP.
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Nov 28, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE VEGETABLE/ FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE COOKING SUPPLIES WERE STORED IN THE BAKING AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE/STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN CLOSEST TO THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, ON THE FLOOR AND ON ONE OF THE BOXES IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE UTILITY CLOSET, IN THE WOODEN OPENING UNDER THE JUICE BAR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A TOTAL OF 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE VEGETABLE/FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN BAKING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIAMTELY 4-5 ANTS IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE DISPLAY DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ITEMS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CAKES STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BAKING AREA NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID CAKES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RUSTY SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE VEGETABLE/ COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNIT TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP AREA ON THE LEDGE OF THE METAL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE PLATFORM WITH WHEELS ELEVATING THE THREE HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING NEAR THE REAR OF THE UILITY CLOSET WHERE PIPES WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2023
Complaint
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 30 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT TRAPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, PINK, OPEN RODENT BAIT ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, NOT PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY HAVE CLOSED RODENT TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE AND MIANTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA FOUND AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN REPAIRED COOLERS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED TO REHEAT COOKED KALE STORED INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT $50 OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REHEAT COOKED FOODS TO REACH A TEMPERATURE OF ATLEAST 165F AND THEN STORE INSIDE AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR MORE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED KALE INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. THE KALE WAS FOUND WAS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO VOLUNTARILY DISCARD 15LBS AT $50 OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROPER HOLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR MORE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: VEGAN ROAST (44.9F), VEGAN POTATO SALAD (44.9F), VEGAN RICE (44.9F) ALL FOUND INSIDE OF TWO, TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 35LB. $60 PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION DURING THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MICE/RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLWING AREAS AND EQUIPMENT: IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE BULK, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DOOR, REACH IN COOLERS STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOT COOKING LINE PREP AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR BAKING AREA, IN THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE OPENING COMPARTMENT WHERE THE DISPOABLE CUPS ARE STORED AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, IN THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA. IN ADDITION, OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS (50) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO, ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY OF THE SMALL FLYING INSECTS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE SELF-SERVICE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DESSERTS MISSING THE ALLERGEN LABEL ON THE FOOD PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE ALL FOOD ALLERGENS; PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION C0NSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE ABOVE THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD GREENS, KALE, RICE, VEGAN ROAST, VEGAN POTATO SALAD STORED, AND CHOPPED SALADS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WHICH HAD BEEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SALAD PREP AREA, REAR BAKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY OVERCROWDED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS AT THE REAR DOOR OF THE EXIT GOING TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID GARBAGE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF GARBAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION INSIDE STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS ON SITE . INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLS OF STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/ REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY EATING SPINACH AND OR KALE OVER THE CUTTNG BOARD, IN THE HOT LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE SPINACH FALL OUT OF MOUTH ONTO THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN TASTING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH ADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON ALL THE BULK, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO COLD-HOLD PREPARED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, COBBLERS, PIES, DINNERS ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. LABELING ALSO NOTED AS NOT BEING PROPER ON THE FOLLOWING VENDOR'S BOTTLED BEVERAGES (HONEY TEA DRINKS); MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXIT DOOR ADJACENT FROM THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABBAGE BEING RINSED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR, SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN DESIGNATED SINKS IN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE SAID SURFACE AND NAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS IN BOTH TWO DOOR, REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR DRY/REFRIGERATION UNIT AREAS AND AT THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON ALL THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIDS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (INSIDE OVENS AND STOVES) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITZIE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 OBSERVED OPEN STRUCTURE OVER WAITRESS STATION/ BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR.
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Oct 26, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS NOT WORKING ONE IN BAR AND ONE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN STRUCTURE OVER WAITRESS STATION/ BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR.
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Jun 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR AND FRONT SERVING AREA(STEAM TABLE).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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May 27, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE PROPER INSTALLED AND OPERATING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE WAITRESS STATION/ BAR AND FRONT SERVING AREA(STEAM TABLE).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 12, 2019
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND PREP AREA, 23 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND UNDER PAN SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA,65 LIVE GNATS, 9- LARGE FLIES ON WALLS, FLYING IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING, WAITRESS WATER STATION STORAGE AREAS, DINING ROOM, WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL WALL AREAS. RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSIDEFURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE IN DESIGINATED MOP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 24, 2019
Complaint
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT WHEN WATER IS TURN ON AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THAT AREA AND WHEN REAR BAKERY AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS USED. ALSO OBSERVED THE WATER NOT DRAINING INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIRS WERE MADE DURING INSPECTION -COS. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL FLOOR AREAS AND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 72.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXTERIOR AND TOP LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX (2) 25 LBS OF BLACKEYE PEAS ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 114F AND 99.F..INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS)FOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROX 10-LBS OF TOFU AT 46F,4-LBS OF BLACEYE PEA BURGERS AT 48.F, 3-LBS OF SLICED / DICED TOMATOES AT 51.F,4-LBS OF SIETAN PLANT BASED MEAT AT 51.F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC) AT A COST APPROX $ 65.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE IN PLACE,HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND PREP AREA, 23 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND UNDER PAN SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA,65 LIVE GNATS, 9- LARGE FLIES ON WALLS, FLYING IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING, WAITRESS WATER STATION STORAGE AREAS, DINING ROOM, WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL WALL AREAS. RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,FINAL RINSE SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS. NEW BOTTLE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTALLED TO MACHINE DURING INSPECTION AND DISHMACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM OF CHLORINE-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ( 2) OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MISSING LID ON ONE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58-ALLERGEN TRAINING)NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED (2-7-2019). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAG0 FOOD CERTIFICATE, MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT , PREP TABLES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD WATER PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY CONTAMINATION .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LEGS OF LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS, FAUCET OF HAND SINK , STORAGE CABINETS,IN JUICE PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WAITRESS WATER PREP STATION ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNSEALED WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR GLASSWARE IN WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED IN MAIN PREP/ COOKING AREA OVER STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO LOWER WALL DAMAGE,( HOLE) IN HALLWAY NEAR WAITRESS STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSIDEFURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE IN DESIGINATED MOP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AREAS AND FLOORS AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Feb 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER AREAS OF COUNTER AT JUCE STATION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LOCATED IN ICE ROOM AREA NOT MAINTAIN,( UNCLEAN SURFACES, NOT SEALED. MUST RESEALED/ REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. AREA MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED, MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 23, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AT WAITER STATION USED FOR WATER SINK . INSTRUCTED THAT HOT AND COLD WATER MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANINING, PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER AREAS OF COUNTER AT JUCE STATION NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LOCATED IN WAITER STATION MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE AND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE/ ICE ROOM AREA NOT MAINTAIN,( UNCLEAN SURFACES, NOT SEALED. MUST RESEALED/ REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST REMOVE. AREA MUST BE CLEANED, ORGANIZED, MAINTAINED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soul Veg City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soul Veg City on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soul Veg City?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 28 times, more than any other issue at Soul Veg City.
Has Soul Veg City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soul Veg City have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soul Veg City 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 Veg City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soul Veg City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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