Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches

Chicago Health Dept

635 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

Inspection history

APR 24

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2586027 DATE 11/30/23 AS REQUIRED. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

NOV 30

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER, CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 14

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE TALL REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE HOT SOUP HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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MAY 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SLICED PRE-PACKAGED CAKE WITH NO ALLERGEN LABEL; MUST PROVIDE/LIST ON LABEL ALL POSSIBLE ALLERGENS IN CAKE (MILK, EGGS ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SLICES OF PRE-PACKAGED CAKE IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CAKES WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS.

MAR 26

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE ELBOW ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

SEP 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE HOT SOUP IS BEING DISPENSED; MUST PROVIDE. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 19

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 12

2018

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed Facility cold holding units not maintaining 40 degrees F or below. 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall 49.1 degrees F, 2 door prep cooler on east wall 51.8 degrees F. Instructed person in charge to repair units and maintain proper cold holding temperatures of 40 degrees f or below. Tagged both units. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirements of 40 degrees F or below. cut tomato 55.4F, chicken 56.7F, hard boiled eggs 48.9, salmon 53.6 in prep cooler on east wall, cooked pork 48.9F, chicken 51.1F cooked salmon 52.0F, turkey 44.6F in 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall, wedding soup 53.6F, in 2 door reach cooler on south wall. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler utilized bare hand contact on ready to eat food, prepping sandwiches and handling clean cut leafy greens with bare hands. Food handler voluntary discarded food items contacted with bare hands. Critical Violation 7-38-010A

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violation not corrected from previous inspection 2098652 performed on 10-12-17. #35 CLEAN WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PANINI MACHINES. REPLACE STAINED CEIING TILES IN LOBBY. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. #45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Must repair, correct and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Prep cooler missing thermometers and conspicuous area. Must obtain and maintain.

OCT 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOLLOWING COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 46.9F, PEPSI REACH-IN COOLER 47.2F, PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL 53.2F(TOP)AND 57.8F(BOTTOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. ALL COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOLLOWING FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RAW CHICKEN 55F-72.3F, SLICED TOMATOES 64F, SLICED CORNED BEEF 54.6F, COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-53.4F, SLICED HAM 51.8F, SLICED TURKEY 50.9F, SLICED ROAST BEEF 48.9F, COOKED GROUND TURKEY 48.9F, COOKED JERK SALMON 47.9F, BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP 46.4F, CHOPPED CHCKEN 46.3F, DICED TOMATOES 45.7F, CHOPPED HAM 45F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND BASES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PANINI MACHINES. REPLACE STAINED CEIING TILES IN LOBBY.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 19

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO OF THE TWO DOOR COOLERS; MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AT BOTH UNITS. OWNER STATES THAT GASKETS ARE ON ORDER.

MAY 10

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN VENT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING. OBSERVED A BUBBLE IN THE PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY POSSIBLY FROM WATER DAMAGE; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

JUN 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

BAGS OF DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN POOOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

OCT 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

JAN 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PROVIDE A COVER FOR WALL OUTLET IN KITCHEN PANTRY. CLEAN DUST AT WALL VENT ABOVE THREE COMP SINK. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES; REMOVE, REPAINT OR PROVIDE PANEL FOR WALL TO AVOID CONSTANT PAINTING.

JAN 25

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCARD BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BASEBOARDS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST FINISH PAINTING WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR WORN WALL IN FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER SOURCE UNDER REAR HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF REAR STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND ON INTERIOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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