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Soul Vibez

Restaurant

431 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

River North

Aug 10, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Unused cooler cluttering prep area and grimy hood filters over cooking station.

Key Findings

  • An unused tall cooler was found in the rear storage room near the basement prep area and was ordered removed.
  • Heavy grime buildup was observed on hood filters above the cook line; inspector ordered detailed cleaning and ongoing maintenance.
  • No allergen training certificates were found on site; all employees with city foodservice manager certifications must complete allergen training and keep records available.

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 #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED UNUSED TALL BOY COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Inspection History

Soul Vibez has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.

Aug 10, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Jul 30, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Dec 23, 2025Conditional

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

4 violations