Jordyn's Soul Cafe

November 5, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT OPERABLE, NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHEESE) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 68.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 40
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND STOPPER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS TRASH AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEWAGE, SPILLS, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEDMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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Compared with Pass on January 28, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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