Pass

The Soul Food Lounge

3804 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 26, 2026

The Soul Food Lounge was last inspected on March 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

March 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed left door not closing properly on cooler near rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak under hot water tank above 3-compartment sink and toilet not flusing properly in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer inside of cooling unit with cold hold unit attached.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers throughout the prep area containing working ingredients without common name labels. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door cooling unit in prep area with excessive amounts of black duct tape holding door in place. Noted gaskets in disrepair on said equipment and maintained in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      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 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.