The Soul Food Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
THE SOUL FOOD LOUNGE, located at 3804 W 16th St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 26, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations concerning food labeling, surface cleanliness, plumbing installation, and backflow devices. Across five recorded inspections, THE SOUL FOOD LOUNGE has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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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
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY ON COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HOT WATER TANK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET NOT FLUSING PROPERLY IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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