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Jordyn's Soul Cafe Inc

Restaurant

1508 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Nov 19, 2025 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Bulk food containers in basement storage weren't labeled with what they contained.

Key Findings

  • Unlabeled bulk containers found in basement storage area; manager instructed to label all items with food names.
  • Damaged floor tiles observed in prep area, dish washing area, and basement; manager instructed to repair and maintain.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Violation code #55 โ€” PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Jordyn's Soul Cafe Inc has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 29, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations
Apr 23, 2026Conditional

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 12, 2026Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Nov 19, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 5, 2025Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Jan 28, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation
Jan 28, 2025Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.

Dec 13, 2024Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
May 6, 2024Pass

License โ€” Required before the city issues a business license.