Soup & Scoops
6701 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 3, 2025
Soup & Scoops was last inspected on April 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed half of soup containers sold "to go" not properly labeled with ingredients and trace back information. Instructed to properly label all items sold ot go with ingredient and trace back information.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 dead roaches throughout basement. Instructed to remove and maintain facility free of dead pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in rear prep area near entrance to service line. Instruted to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed manager to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at both handwashing sinks in facility. Instructed manager to provide appropriate signage at all hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed soup improperly thawing at room temperature on the preparation table in kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to properly thaw all tcs foods.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 dead cockroaches in corners under shelves in basement of facility. Instructed manager to remove dead cockroaches and clean and maintain area free of dead pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed manager to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report number 2584470, dated 11/2/2023: #51: "3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink." #55: "basement floor cluttered throughout. Instructed manager must elevate all items off basement floor or remove items." instructed to correct and come in to compliance. Priority foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered throughout. Instructed manager must elevate all items off basement floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered throughout. Instructed manager must elevate all items off basement floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation from report #2563345 dated on 09/08/22 not corrected-#37 observed prepackaged soups and salads not labeled with name of product ingredient list, or name and address of facility where soup or salad is prepackaged. Instructed manager prepackaged soups and salads must be labeled with name of product ingredient list, or name and address of facility where soup or salad is prepackaged by date of reinspection. Prority foundation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged soups and salads not labeled with name of product ingredient list, or name and address of facility where soup or salad is prepackaged.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site for reinspection while time/temperature controlled foods are being served including soups and sandwiches. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged soups and salads not labeled with name of product ingredient list, or name and address of facility where soup or salad is prepackaged.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report # 2523925 dated 8/11/21 including #43 instructed to provide dipper well for in between use of ice cream scoops. #51 back flow prevention device could not be located behind ice machine and coffee machine #58 no approved allergen training. #55 instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and reorganize basement storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while the cooking cooling and reheating of assorted soups are taking place. No certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 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: 2-102.14(o) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
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: 2-501.11 found incomplete vomiting and diarrheal spill kit ( missing item appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus). Instructed to provide complete spill kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
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: 6-301.14 instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsink (prep/washroom)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 instructed to install dipper well for in between use of ice cream scoops.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine and coffee machine in rear prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to seal raw brick wall behind front service/counter area. Walls shall be constructed and installed so they are 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: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in rear kitchen and floors throughout basement.
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: 6-501.114 instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and reorganize basement storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed to provide food handler's training certificate for each employee.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical6 general2 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
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: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsink (prep/washroom).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control log book with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install dipper well for in between use of ice cream scoops.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine and coffee machine in rear prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal raw brick wall behind front service/counter area. Walls shall be constructed and installed so they are 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: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners in rear kitchen and floors throughout basement.
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: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles and reorganize basement storage area. Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler's training certificate for each employee.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.