Bronzeville Soul

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 4, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed working ingredients removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed back door leading to outside receptacle area not rodent proof. Instructed to provide barrier in middle door where rust is present and maintain to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 observed grease receptacle with exterior surfaces accumulated with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed broken wallbase missing on base of wall in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed floors throughout facility in need of cleaning along the wall base in corners to remove spills, and debris. Instructed to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate off floors at least 6 inches to prevent hiding spaces for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed both ventilation hoods above cooking equipment with accummulated dust, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Nov 25, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision available at handsink located in both unisex toilet rooms washbowls as well as handsink located in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing. Priroity foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 lbs cooked chicken parts, 4 lbs mashed potatoes, 5 lbs gravy stored inside 2 door cooling unit at improper temperatures during time of inspection. Noted said food items temperature ranging between 55-103f. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @41f and maintain. Pic voluntarily discarded and denatured said food at this time. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem probe thermometer available on-site during time of inspection to test internal temperatures of hot and cold tcs foods. Instructed to provide and maintain on site as required.

     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 approximately 135 or more small rodent droppings on floor throughout premise is corner underneath wired shelving racks, on top of stored unused equipment, glass plates ,alongside all heavy equipment (fryers, prep tables and 2 door cooling and freezing units), scatttered underneath 3 compartment sink and around hot water tank, front storage space connected to dining room where tables and mats are stored.recommended to contact pest control for service, remove all droppings, clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed back door leading to outside receptacle area not rodent proof. Instructed to provide barrier in middle door where rust is present and maintain to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers handling food without hair and beard hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent contamination

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment located in prep area (fryers, stoves, prep table, cooling units' interior and exterior surfaces with heavy build up acuumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean at frequency to prevent pest harborage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle with exterior surfaces accumulated with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout facility in need of cleaning along the wall base in corners to remove spills, and debris. Instructed to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate off floors at least 6 inches to prevent hiding spaces for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls down to wall base throughout prep area with excessive dried food and grease splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken wallbase missing on base of wall in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed both ventilation hoods above cooking equipment with accummulated dust, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Apr 16, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the exterior of the bulk storage containers in the prep area. Must remove debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills,and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the hoods above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty upon arrive as required while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such short ribs, ox tails and mac & cheese. Instructed manager that a valid city certified manager must be on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean and sanitize pots, pans accumulated in the rear dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • 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 at the top of the door of reach in cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain so door close properly.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear prep coolers dirty. Also noted ice build up inside the 2 door freezer. Must defrost, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors, walls and air vent covers in the prep area and dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in corners in the prep and dish washing area. Must remove and/or organize to prevent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood,filters and lights above the cooking equipment dirty. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Apr 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the rear prep cooler dirty. Also noted ice build up inside the 2 door freezer. Must defrost, clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls around the deep fryers need cleaning to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Dec 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed small leak near drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Nov 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a footnote reminder statement on the menu and missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items . Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items offered (ex. Steak, raw tuna, salmon etc.). (refer to online cdph consumer advisory guide). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the chairs prep storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed eating utensils not inverted. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed after sanitizing and air drying.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small leak near drainpipe at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the kitchen exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2560496 on 7/8/22 were not corrected: 58 -observed certified food manager with no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with regulations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Jul 8, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with regulations.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required