Pass

Soul Vegan Luv

11722 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026

Soul Vegan Luv was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage for the customers men/women toilet room. Instructed to provide handwashing signs and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: The lower surface of the prep tables in the production with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    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: The 3-compartment sink by the dish machine leaks at the base of the faucet. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Mops stored in the mop buckets. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates for the certified food managers. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak in rear area by water heater tanks. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on-site must provide and maintain priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit/diarrhea clean-up kit or procedure on-site instructed manager to obtain and maintain on-site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: HANDWASHING SINKS, WASH BOWLS IN RESTROOMS, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100-110 DEGREES. SINKS GO HOT THEN GO COLD. HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: All handwashing sinks in need of soap and paper towels. Instructed to install and maintain priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: All hand-washing sinks are in need of proper signage stating employees must wash their hands instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No stem thermometers on site at the time of inspection instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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: Side door in need of rodent proofing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemicals for sanitizing or chemical test strips on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak in rear area by water heater tanks. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unisex toilet rooms in need of covered waste can. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet tissue must be added to all washrooms. Instructed to install and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No outside waste dumpster on site instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outdoor area in need of cleaning to remove all weed growth and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.