Food Safety Report: Jordyn's Soul Cafe, 1508 E 53rd St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60615 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 12, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, short ribs, fish, and vegetables) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handsink in prep area with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the 2 door refrigerator. Improper: lamb 48. 5f, fish 49. 5f, and pasta at 50. 5 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $200. 00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: 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.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Source: chicago.gov