The Soul Cafe

5607 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2018

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at The Soul Cafe since Sep 26, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Soul Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGY TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Sep 20, 2018

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.8F AND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 98.1F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. ALSO, THERE IS A REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR THAT HAS A SIGN ON IT READING OUT OF SERVICE. EITHER HAVE UNIT FIXED OR REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CORNER BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGY TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Soul Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Soul Cafe on file is from Sep 26, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Soul Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Soul Cafe.

Has The Soul Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Soul Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The 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.

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