Jerk Soule Cuisine
8216 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 6, 2026
Jerk Soule Cuisine was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
August 6, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers and frezzers bottom shelves to remove spills and/or debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink in the front prep/dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the toilet room door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can in the washroom. Must provide and maintain with a lid as required.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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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, debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain all storage shelving in the food prep area and storage room. Must remove all foil. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage can in the washroom. Must provide and maintain with a lid as required.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter through out premises. Must organize and maintain to prevent harborage and for cleaning and pest monitoring, food 6' off the floor and away from the walls.
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: Floors need detail cleaning throught out premises to remove spills, debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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: Observed the drain under the three compartment sink with a build up of dirt, dtains and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect and or pest activity.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Observed closet where dry goods are held in the rear near the exit door with items stacked on the floor. Instructed to elevate items at least six inches from the floor as a means of preventing a harboring space.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Obsserved the base floor of the two door reach in by the storage rack in the back with food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on the toilet room door. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a light build up of dirt and food splatter on the floor corners and wall at the hot hold area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food and beverages stored directly on the floor of the dry storage closet. Instructed to relocate food and beverages at least 6 inches above the ground and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored wet in bucket without adequate sanitizer or air drying. Instructed to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution or allow to air dry in adequate location and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Observed chef's knife missing tip of blade and in poor repair. Instructed to discard utensils beyond repair and replace with utensils in good repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine to be soiled with debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent buil dup of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads in utility closet drying in position that contaminates utility sink, floors, and walls. Instructed to store mops in position that does not contaminate facility walls and floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified manager missing allergen awareness training and certificates. Instructed to obtain allergen awareness training for all city of chicago certified managers and maintain certificates on-site at all times.
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 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.