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Jordyn's Soul Cafe Inc

Restaurant

1508 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Mar 12, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Conditional

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Refrigerator failed to maintain safe temperature; $200 worth of meat and fish had to be destroyed.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • A prep cooler was holding food at 50°F instead of the required 41°F or below, causing unsafe storage of lamb, fish, and pasta. The facility discarded 25 pounds of affected food.
  • No certified food manager was on duty during food preparation, handling, and service, violating city requirements.
  • Hand soap was missing from a prep area handwashing sink and had to be restocked during inspection.
  • Facility lacked a bodily fluid spill kit and cleanup procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and floors and surfaces had accumulated food debris, spills, and grease buildup.

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 #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.0F. 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 CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 29, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations
Apr 23, 2026Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 12, 2026ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Nov 19, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 5, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Jan 28, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

1 violation
Jan 28, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Dec 13, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
May 6, 2024Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.