What is Soul Vibez's health inspection score?

Soul Vibez has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Soul Vibez last inspected?

Soul Vibez was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Soul Vibez have?

Soul Vibez has 23 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Soul Vibez safe to eat at?

Yes, Soul Vibez has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Soul Vibez

Name: Soul Vibez
Address: 226 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 86

226 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #119 of 547 in River North

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

226 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Aug 2022

2 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACUURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DISHMACHINE SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608465 DATED:12/04/2024 #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #58---2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH TEMPERATURE USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ACCORDING INFORMATION ON DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER SANITIZER AT THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY AND INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INPSECTION. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 50 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD REMINDER STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVRED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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