Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 9, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles in storage area and kitchen with water damage. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside reach in coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the weather stripping at the bottom of the front door worn. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the middle. Also noted a leak at the faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Dec 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the middle. Also noted a leak at the faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the air vent cover in the prep area dusty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 7, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket on the interior bottom of the prep cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586027 DATE 11/30/23 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Nov 30, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean walls in kitchen area to remove splatter, clean ceiling vents where needed to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found expired food handler training certificates; instructed to have all food handlers update expired food handler training certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Oct 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for the tall refrigeration unit across from the hot soup holding unit.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls in kitchen area to remove splatter. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents where needed to remove light dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to have all food handlers update expired food handler training certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. May 12, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found sliced pre-packaged cake with no allergen label; must provide/list on label all possible allergens in cake (milk, eggs etc). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found slices of pre-packaged cake in display cooler with no labels; instructed to label cakes with name and ingredients.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

8. Mar 26, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found the wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the base of the faucet and at the elbow on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the unisex's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid to the toilet room. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The vent above the 3-compartment sink with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area where hot soup is being dispensed; must provide. Exposed handsink must have hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jun 20, 2018 Not Ready

    Recent Inspection · Not Ready

    No violations

11. Jun 19, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jun 12, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed Facility cold holding units not maintaining 40 degrees F or below. 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall 49.1 degrees F, 2 door prep cooler on east wall 51.8 degrees F. Instructed person in charge to repair units and maintain proper cold holding temperatures of 40 degrees f or below. Tagged both units. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirements of 40 degrees F or below. cut tomato 55.4F, chicken 56.7F, hard boiled eggs 48.9, salmon 53.6 in prep cooler on east wall, cooked pork 48.9F, chicken 51.1F cooked salmon 52.0F, turkey 44.6F in 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall, wedding soup 53.6F, in 2 door reach cooler on south wall. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler utilized bare hand contact on ready to eat food, prepping sandwiches and handling clean cut leafy greens with bare hands. Food handler voluntary discarded food items contacted with bare hands. Critical Violation 7-38-010A

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from previous inspection 2098652 performed on 10-12-17. #35 CLEAN WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PANINI MACHINES. REPLACE STAINED CEIING TILES IN LOBBY. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. #45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Must repair, correct and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler missing thermometers and conspicuous area. Must obtain and maintain.

13. Oct 12, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Following coolers not maintaining proper temperature, two-door reach-in cooler 46.9f, pepsi reach-in cooler 47.2f, prep cooler along north wall 53.2f(top)and 57.8f(bottom). Instructed manager to repair, coolers must maintain 40f or below. All coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Following food stored in reach-in coolers at improper temperature raw chicken 55f-72.3f, sliced tomatoes 64f, sliced corned beef 54.6f, cooked chicken 51.3f-53.4f, sliced ham 51.8f, sliced turkey 50.9f, sliced roast beef 48.9f, cooked ground turkey 48.9f, cooked jerk salmon 47.9f, broccoli cheddar soup 46.4f, chopped chcken 46.3f, diced tomatoes 45.7f, chopped ham 45f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 of food. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guards and bases of all coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall vent above 3-compartment sink and all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls behind panini machines. Replace stained ceiing tiles in lobby.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Properly organize all coolers to allow for proper air circulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

14. Sep 19, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Loose rubber gaskets at two of the two door coolers; must repair/replace gaskets at both units. Owner states that gaskets are on order.

15. May 10, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Loose rubber gaskets at the refrigeration unit doors must be repaired or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some chipped paint on the walls around the prep coolers and other equipment; must correct so that walls are smooth and easily cleanable. Clean vent on the wall above the three comp sink to remove dust observed and remove dust from the ventilation fan in the washroom on the ceiling. Observed a bubble in the paint on the wall in the kitchen pantry possibly from water damage; instructed to correct.

16. Jun 8, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Bags of disposable food containers stored on floor, instructed to keep 6" off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler doors gaskets in pooor repair, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Chipped walls behind prep tables and 3-comp sink, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirment not met.

17. Oct 15, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the two door refrigerator in the kitchen to avoid escaping air.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Dust observed on the vent above the three comp sink; clean vent to remove dust.

18. Jan 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Provide a cover for wall outlet in kitchen pantry. Clean dust at wall vent above three comp sink. Some chipped paint on walls behind prep tables; remove, repaint or provide panel for wall to avoid constant painting.

19. Jan 25, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must discard broken and cracked multi use containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair baseboards along the side of the mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must finish painting walls in rear prep area. Must repair worn wall in furnace room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a grease trap at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair leaky cold water source under rear hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from interior of rear storage area outside of washroom and on interior of the furnace room. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.