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The Soul Food Lounge 2

10701 S Hale Ave, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 1, 2025

5

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on May 1, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS THE SINK SITS NEXT TO A DISH DRYING RACK ON ONE SIDE AND COOKED FOOD ON THE OTHER SIDE.
  2. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP OF SOME SORT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DOOR IF NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE CADCO OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALSO ON THE WALL NEAR THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 1, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2024ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2023LicensePassRisk 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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The Soul Food Lounge 2 — questions

Did The Soul Food Lounge 2 pass its last health inspection?
The Soul Food Lounge 2 at 10701 S Hale Ave was inspected on May 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at The Soul Food Lounge 2?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS THE SINK SITS NEXT TO A DISH DRYING RACK ON ONE SIDE AND COOK
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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