MAR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SOUL PRIME.
BEAT. 39/100
1969 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19---MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 32026FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2026
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM NOT OPERATIONAL/ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. EXTREME LEAKING UNDER THE SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING SINK FOR PROPER OPERATIONAL USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BAR BEHIND COOLERS AND INSIDE SMALL CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 2-26-26 WITH RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR ICE. NOT A SHAKER CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, REAR PREP AND BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN LID FOR THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE BAR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, PREP OR DISH AREAS.----MUST NOT USE STRING/ROPE AS BRACKETS FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, ALL PREP AREAS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 212025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
AUG 142025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2025
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2024, REPORT #2608441. #49-NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51-NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55-NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 42024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED PLATES STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN INVERTED INSTRUCTED TO INVERT FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DROP CEILING ABOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER COMPARTMENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND HANDWASH SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HOLE AT BASEBOARD OF KITCHEN UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK, AND TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM STAINED AND UNEVEN. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS ISSUE AND REPLACE TILE AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
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JUL 312024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 232024FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGOFOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, FISH ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED ALL THE SLIME AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW FISH STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION CIT7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGES AREA. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROLSERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSRVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/03/23,INSPECTION REPORT#2582739. #37. ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #44. ALL CLEAN STORED. POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE. #47. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. #49. NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT -RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. #55. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL. ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. ----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #56.: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 32023PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2023
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS, INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. UNUSED EQUIPMENT LIKE A MEAT SLICER AND SMALL FLOOR MIXER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED IN A MANNER COVERED/SEALED AND NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED TOOLS AND CHEMICALS IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON SEVERAL METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND METAL SHELVING USED AS A METAL PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ----RAW WOOD BEING USED AS WALL MOUNTING FOR THE FRY SLICER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ----FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEMENT SURROUNDING A LARGE RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE COOKS LINE WALL.----ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST BE REPLACED ----CARDBOARD USED AS A SEALANT ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A VENTILATION COVER ----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SEVERAL MISSING/DAMAGED CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA AND OPEN CREVICES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BETWEEN COVING TILES AND THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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