SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JERK SOULE CUISINE.

EAT. 92/100

8216 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 27, 2026 · passed

Clean record across 3 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
3 passed
VIOLATIONS
16
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING, FOOD 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHT OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MAY 9
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DTAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND OR PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CLOSET WHERE DRY GOODS ARE HELD IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR WITH ITEMS STACKED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSSERVED THE BASE FLOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN BY THE STORAGE RACK IN THE BACK WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOOR CORNERS AND WALL AT THE HOT HOLD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED WET IN BUCKET WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER OR AIR DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN ADEQUATE LOCATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHEF'S KNIFE MISSING TIP OF BLADE AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UTENSILS BEYOND REPAIR AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUIL DUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IN UTILITY CLOSET DRYING IN POSITION THAT CONTAMINATES UTILITY SINK, FLOORS, AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FACILITY WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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