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Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc

1508 E 53rd St, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 23, 2026

7

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 23, 2026

  1. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: LAMB 48.5F, FISH 49.5F, AND CHICKEN AT 45.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 23, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2024LicensePassRisk 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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Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc — questions

Did Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc pass its last health inspection?
Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc at 1508 E 53rd St was inspected on Apr 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: LAMB 48.5F, FISH 49.5F, AND CHICKEN AT 45.5 F. MANAG
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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