RestaurantLicence 2641863

Soul Veg City

201-209 E 75th St, Chicago 60619

Latest verdictPassSep 25, 2026 · 18 days ago

Inspections15since May 27, 2021

Fail rate40.0%6 of 15 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass47%
Conditional13%
Fail40%

15 inspections from 2021 to 2026 · hover a mark

20222023202420252026

PassSep 25, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13// observed an excessive amount of ice build-up on all interior surfaces of standing chest freezer inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.
FailSep 17, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  Noted sheet pan of seitan in walk-in cooler with white and blue fuzzy substance. Approximately 2 lbs at $25. Person in charge discarded and denatured product. Priority violation 7-40-050(a) citation issued
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (cooked seitan) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs that is placed in all cold-holding units. Pic discarded and denatured approx. 17 lbs valued at $80, priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest activity with approx. 25 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted in dish area and south hall to walk-in cooler. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed ice scooper at cooks line ice machine being stored inside of the ice bin. Instructed to store ice scoop in its own covered container outside of machine between uses.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed an excessive amount of ice build-up on all interior surfaces of standing chest freezer inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.
PassMay 8, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 1, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility without a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate holder on site while tcs foods where being held and handled. Certified food manager arrived at 4:08. Informed person in charge an original city of Chicago food service certificate must be posted, along with the certified manager being on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored, prepared, cooked and served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed pest activity with approx. 20 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted in dishroom near dish machine. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Noted encrusted grease on pipes behind cookware in kitchen, instructred to deep clean, sanitize and maintain.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Noted trash and debris on the grounds surrounding the outside dumpsters. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain area.
6. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Noted encrusted grease on top of grease receptacle lid. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted clutter on the floor underneath bar. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and keep area organized.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted standing water on northwest corner of walk-in cooler, and spills and food debris on the floor throughout all prep/cook and dish area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassDec 22, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, cooking equipment, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food spills and debris on floor inside walk-in cooler and in dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJul 2, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Observed ice buildup inside upright freezer in rear walk-in storage. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, cooking equipment, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed litter and debris outside around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside area.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings in walls in rear walk-in storage and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on wall vents, food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
ConditionalJun 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in prep cooler, vegan burgers 57.3f, tofu 58.6f, sliced tomatoes, 60.2f, diced tomatoes 59.8f. Instructed manager to discard all cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 54.1f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Observed ice buildup inside upright freezer in rear walk-in storage. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, cooking equipment, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed litter and debris outside around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside area.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on wall vents, food debris and spills on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings in walls in rear walk-in storage and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in dish washing area. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
PassMay 23, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine in the front prep/serving area.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean the storage shelving through out premises to remove spills and debris.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed pipe behind cooking equipment dirty. Must detail clean and maintain due to grease build up.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed base board in poor repair in the front prep area. Must repair and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must detail clean the floor drain and floors through out especially along the wall base and corners. Also noted standing water through out rear dish washing area and walk in cooler. Must keep floors dry as possible.
FailNov 28, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no labels on all the bulk, dry food storage containers stored in the rear dry storage area and rear baking area. Instructed to properly label any food items that are not in their original packaging and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 25-35 mice droppings throughout the facility. The mice droppings were observed in the follwing areas: on the shelving unit under the food prep table and on the floor on the side of the two compartment sink in the vegetable/ food prep area, on the floor behind the two door refrigerator and on the shelving unit under the food prep table where cooking supplies were stored in the baking area, on the floor behind the food prep table next to the stove/steam table under the ventilation hood, in the inside of the oven closest to the deep frying units, on the floor and on one of the boxes in the utility closet, on the floor in the storage closet next to the utility closet, in the wooden opening under the juice bar, on the floor in the first stall in the women's toilet room. Also, observed approximately a total of 5 small flies in the following areas: in the vegetable/food prep area, in the dishwashing area and in baking area. Also, observed approxiamtely 4-5 ants in the crevices of the floor near the display dessert cooler. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and items and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed two cakes stored on the food prep table in the baking area not covered. Instructed to cover said cakes to prevent contaminating food items.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed a rusty shelving unit under a food prep table in the vegetable/ cooking area. Instructed to remove rust, replace or resurface said shelving unit to make the surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed in the front service/ food prep area on the ledge of the metal hot holding unit and the platform with wheels elevating the three hot holding units with slight food build up and not maintained. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed the inside of the two door cold holding units in the rear food storage area with slight food build up on the inside of the units. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a small opening near the rear of the uility closet where pipes were observed. Instructed to seal the small opening and maintain.
PassFeb 3, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 30, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  Observed food handler actively eating spinach and or kale over the cuttng board, in the hot line in the rear prep area. Observed the spinach fall out of mouth onto the cutting board. Instructed to prevent contamination when tasting food in the food prep area.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing cleanser at multiple handwashing sinks in the rear food prep in the following areas: the salad prep area, rear baking area, dishwashing area, inside the toilet room near the front service area. Instructed to equip all handwashing sinks with handwashing cleansers and hand drying provisions and maintain. Person in charge provided soap at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sinks in the following areas: the salad prep area, rear baking area, dishwashing area, inside the toilet room near the front service area. Must obtain, repair, and maintain. Person in charge provided paper towel at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation c0nsolidated with above.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at any of the handwashing sinks in the rear and front food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
5. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed excessive pink slimy substance build up on the interior panel of the inside of the ice machine on site above the ice that is used for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.
6. 19
  Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
  Observed a hot holding unit being used to reheat cooked kale stored inside a hot holding unit at the front service area. The kale was found at an improper hot holding temperature of 105f. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard 15lbs at $50 of the food items that were out of temperature instructed to properly reheat cooked foods to reach a temperature of atleast 165f and then store inside an adequate hot holding unit to maintain a proper hold holding temperature of 135f or more. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
7. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed an improper hold holding temperature of cooked kale inside a hot holding unit at the front service area. The kale was found was found at an improper hot holding temperature of 105f. Instructed person in charge to voluntarily discard 15lbs at $50 of the food items that were out of temperature instructed to maintain a proper hold holding temperature of 135f or more. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #19.
8. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperature of time/temperature control for safety foods: vegan roast (44.9f), vegan potato salad (44.9f), vegan rice (44.9f) all found inside of two, two door reach in coolers in the rear dry food/refrigeration storage area. Manager discarded product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx 35lb. $60 priority 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #19.
9. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food greens, kale, rice, vegan roast, vegan potato salad stored, and chopped salads stored inside the cold holding units throughout the facility, which had been held for over 24 hours without discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any ready-to-eat tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
10. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Observed open rodent bait traps throughout the facility in the following areas: rear dry food storage areas, pink, open rodent bait on the floors in the front food service line and rear food prep areas under the food prep tables, not provided by a licensed pest control company. Instructed to only have closed rodent traps in the food prep areas from a reliable source and miantain. Priority violation 7-38-015, citation issued.
11. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed two, two door reach in coolers in the rear dry food/refrigeration storage area found at an improper cold holding temperature of 45.9f. Instructed to repair and be able to maintain proper cold holding temperatures of 41f or below. Technician repaired coolers during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
12. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the hot and cold holding units throughout the facility. Instructed to equip all hot and cold holding units with adequate ambient air thermometers and maintain.
13. +18 more
PassDec 5, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.16 observed open structure over waitress station/ bar. Instructed manager to provide ceiling above the waitress station/ bar.
FailOct 26, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed 2 hand washing sinks not working one in bar and one in prep area. Instructed manager to repair hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with previous violation.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in dish area. Must provide a hand sink in the dish washing area with running hot and cold running water, soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed build up of food in dish machine. Instructed manager to clean.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed open structure over waitress station/ bar. Instructed manager to provide ceiling above the waitress station/ bar.
ConditionalJun 4, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Must provide a hand sink in the dish washing area with running hot and cold running water, soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must provide ceiling above the waitress station/ bar and front serving area(steam table).
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed manager that all city certified manger must has allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.
FailMay 27, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Premises has no procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and/or diarrhea events. Instructed manager to comply and maintain or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Must provide a hand sink in the dish washing area with running hot and cold running water, soap and paper towel. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Instructed manager all cold holding units must be proper installed and operating at the time of inspection. Priority violation #7-38-005.
4. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Premises has no hot running water through out premises. Must provide and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide garbage can with lids in the women washroom.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must provide ceiling above the waitress station/ bar and front serving area(steam table).
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed manager all city certified manger must has allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5518×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
4912×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
108×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
477×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
385×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
545×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
374×
Food properly labeled; original container
333×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2641863 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.