The Soul Food Lounge 2
10701 S HALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2934173
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 1, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 13, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.