Soul Shack

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Inspections

1. Aug 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2. Nov 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATON UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

3. Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN CORNER AREAS WHEN USING IF NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATON UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     FOUND VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Dec 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGROLLS,SHORT RIBS, GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT & REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER USING A SCRUBBER TO WASH DISHES,RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPING DRY AND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROCEDURE OF PROPER SANITIZING.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-106.7F-119.2F.13LBS. SHORT RIBS-105.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 16LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. GREEN & YAMS EGGROLLS-57.2F-59.0F IN A PAN ON WIRE RACK. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 13LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DAIRY REACH IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER THAT VERIFIES THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN THE RANGE OF USE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPTS OF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ALONG WALL AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER DISHES UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LID WIDE OPEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,OPENING IN WALL AT MOP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND PREP & STEAM TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

6. Nov 8, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.