Sounding

1200 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Other

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Sounding stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 123.2F-125.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ENGINEERING WAS ABLE TO TURN DOWN TO 110-115F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SOUNDINGS KITCHEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM FEEDING AND OR HARBORING.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND CFM MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CFM MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sounding last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sounding on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Sounding's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sounding have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sounding 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 Sounding inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sounding is inspected around two times per year on average.

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