Soul &smoke
500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 9, 2026
Soul &smoke was last inspected on April 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items (housemade sauces, pastrami, grilled onions) in the walk-in cooler with date labels listing date of preparation between 3/7/2026 and 3/24/2026. Instructed to denature and discard listed food items and maintain tcs food items under cold-holding at 41.0f or below for a maximum of seven (7) days from the date of preparation listed on date label. Approximately 40 lbs. Of food valued at approximately $200.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge denatured and discarded listed food items on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal care items stored directly above food and single-service articles at the main prep line area. Instructed to store employee personal care items such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked shrimp stored in container of still, room-temperature water at the 1-compartment prep sink while thawing. Instructed to thaw tcs food items using approved thawing methods such as under running water at 70.0f or less to removed sloughed debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-service articles in original containers stored directly on the floor in the separated dry storage closet. Instructed to store single-service article containers at least 6 inches above the floor during storage and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified manager on-site without allergy awareness training or certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergy awareness training and maintain original certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: walk-in cooler ambient air temperature at 54.3f, instructed to keep all coolers temp for TCS foods at 41f or lower.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Ice build up behind cooling unit in walk-in cooler. Damaged insulation around pipes in walk-in cooler. Dirt and dust build-up behind and around cooling unit in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair and clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test strips for 3-comp sink sanitizer. instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Counter tops, shelves, sinks are not clean, construction debris and dust noted. Instructed to clean all food and non-food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot water, hot water temp reached up to 104f at 3-comp sink. Instructed to provide 110f minimum at 3-comp sink.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items and non-functioning coolers found in kitchen, instructed to remove.
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: Rusted floor in walk-in cooler, Instructed to remove rusty surface in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.