Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SOUL VIBEZ on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642540
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VIBEZ · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CAKE SLICES AND HOUSE MADE LEMONADE SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT TRACE BACK AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DRAWER COOLER LCOATED UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HEAVY BUIL UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON GRATES OVER COMPRESSORS AT TALL BOY COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CODNITION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA LOSE WATER SUPPLY INTERMITTENTLY WHILE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PARTIAL WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER BLOCKING AIR FLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WALL.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622794
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VIBEZ · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622384
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VIBEZ · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACUURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DISHMACHINE SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608465 DATED:12/04/2024 #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #58---2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608465
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VIBEZ · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608050
Location recorded for this inspection · SOUL VIBEZ · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH TEMPERATURE USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ACCORDING INFORMATION ON DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER SANITIZER AT THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY AND INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INPSECTION. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 50 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD REMINDER STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVRED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561713
Location recorded for this inspection · GM · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561583
Location recorded for this inspection · GM · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560131
Location recorded for this inspection · GM · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456422
Location recorded for this inspection · GM · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON BASEMENT'S CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300217
Location recorded for this inspection · GM · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO SERVICE SINK FOR MOP WASHING AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176310
Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO VOLTAIRE · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078447
Location recorded for this inspection · BISTRO VOLTAIRE · 226 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND AN OPENING AT THE FLOOR WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST SEAL OPENING AND MUST ALSO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AND CANOPY LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND A LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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