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Soul Veg City
May 1, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings6
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WHERE BEING HELD AND HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 4:08. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DISHROOM NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND COOKWARE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTRED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP AREA ORGANIZED. • NOTED STANDING WATER ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALL PREP/COOK AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on December 22, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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