The Black Vegan
2300 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Dec 3, 2025
The Black Vegan was last inspected on December 3, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken drywall under counter area. Instructed person in charge to repair area to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris in interior of cold hold unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed painted wall(red) in washroom to be peeling and crumbling in some places. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items(boxes) stored on floor in storage room in rear kitchen area and in front storage room behind counter area. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage. Instructed person in charge to replace all damaged ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulb in ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Boxes of utensils/kitchen equipment is stored on the floor near the fryer station. Items must be placed at least 6 inches above the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Single use articles (foil trays and foil lids) are being resued. Facility must preovide and replace single use articles with nsf containers that are easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No emploiee health policy on site. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in prep/warewashing area. Instd to provide handwash sink in same area with 100f-120f running water under city plumbing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate refrigeration on site, only 1. Instd to provide more than 1 and able to maintain proper temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing outlet covers for outlets. Instd to provide and maintain, raw wood underneath front counter and unfinished sections of wall in toilet room. Instd to seal raw wood and finish walls so as surfaces to be a smooth, even easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.