Rude Boyz Jerk & Soul Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) unable to locate thermometers inside prep coolers, intructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed handle to walk in cooler missing. Instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) instructed to clean exterior surfaces of egg roll cooler located in prep area. Must maintain to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water damaged ceiling tiles throughout prep and dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handlers without food handler certificates. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder without allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Mar 4, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at handsink located in prep/dishwasing area @145f during time of inspection. How water shall have a maximum hot water temperature of 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometers inside prep coolers, intructed to provide.

     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 35 small rodent droppings on floors scattered underneath 3 compartment sink/prep and in basement throughout wood planks located under shelving racks used for storage. Instructed to contact pest control for service for additional service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handle to walk in cooler missing. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of egg roll cooler located in prep area. Must maintain to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles throughout prep and dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without food handler certificates. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager certificate holder without allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Feb 24, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Feb 6, 2025 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

5. May 2, 2024 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease pooled on the floor behind heavy equipment in front prep. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vetilation hood grates with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 6, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease pooled on floor behind heavy equipment in front prep. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vetilation hood grates with grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 17, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rice and flour out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow prevention device on the utility sink located in the basement. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required