PHOENIX SOY LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

5426 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 33 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $176. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2613916 DATED 03/17/2025 NOT CORRECTED. FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 17

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OR REAR SIDE DOOR (STORAGE AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON PREP SHELF (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK) IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 26

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. COS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CALLING IN PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN CLOSET AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO EXCEED 180 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE A DISH SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 DEGREES) READING DEVICE OR TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

JUN 28

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR I WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 6

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD TOFU IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD-UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP PREP AREA FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREP AREA FLOOR TILES GROUT LOW THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

APR 23

2021

PASS · 0 violations

APR 16

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH PRESENTLY IS IN USE FOR DISH WASHING. OWNER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

APPROX 60 RODENT DROPPING AT REAR STORAGE AREA: UNDER AND ON TOP THE SHELVES BY DRY FOOD BAGS (NO GNAWED FOOD).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FROZEN EXTERIOR WATER BOTTLE USED TO COOL FOOD, NOT CLEANED(FOOD DEBRIS) AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROTECT MENTIONED UTENSIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWING DRAINS,REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

MAR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 128 PACKAGES OF TOFU INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.4 - 71.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 120 POUNDS OF TOFU. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 1300 DOLLARS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. CONTAINER OF PEANUTS, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

COOKED TOFU IS BEING VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR VARIANCE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TOFU ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8/23/18 INSPECTION # 2213352 VIOLATIONS # 57 NO EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AUG 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 NOTED NO LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR OLD EMPLOYEES AND 30 DAYS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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