Soul Vegan Luv

11722 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Soul Vegan Luv three times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Soul Vegan Luv's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE CUSTOMERS MEN/WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE PRODUCTION WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Nov 20, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK IN REAR AREA BY WATER HEATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Oct 18, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINKS, WASH BOWLS IN RESTROOMS, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100-110 DEGREES. SINKS GO HOT THEN GO COLD. HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON-SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICALS FOR SANITIZING OR CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET TISSUE MUST BE ADDED TO ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE WASTE DUMPSTER ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK IN REAR AREA BY WATER HEATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OUTDOOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WEED GROWTH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS ARE IN NEED OF PROPER SIGNAGE STATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: SIDE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soul Vegan Luv last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soul Vegan Luv on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soul Vegan Luv?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Soul Vegan Luv.

Has Soul Vegan Luv's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Soul Vegan Luv have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Soul Vegan Luv means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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