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Bronzeville Soul

4655 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago 60653 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 4, 2025

8

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 4, 2025

  1. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
  3. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALLBASE MISSING ON BASE OF WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMMULATED DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 4, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2022LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Bronzeville Soul — questions

Did Bronzeville Soul pass its last health inspection?
Bronzeville Soul at 4655 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr was inspected on Dec 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Bronzeville Soul?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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