The Soul Food Lounge 2

10701 S Hale Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

American

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Soul Food Lounge 2 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Soul Food Lounge 2 was last inspected on May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

The Soul Food Lounge 2's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS THE SINK SITS NEXT TO A DISH DRYING RACK ON ONE SIDE AND COOKED FOOD ON THE OTHER SIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP OF SOME SORT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DOOR IF NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE CADCO OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALSO ON THE WALL NEAR THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2024

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 29, 2023

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Soul Food Lounge 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Soul Food Lounge 2 on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Soul Food Lounge 2?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Soul Food Lounge 2.

Has The Soul Food Lounge 2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Soul Food Lounge 2 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Soul Food Lounge 2 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 The Soul Food Lounge 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Soul Food Lounge 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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