What is The Soul Shack's health inspection score?

The Soul Shack has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Soul Shack last inspected?

The Soul Shack was last inspected on April 19, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Soul Shack have?

The Soul Shack has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Soul Shack safe to eat at?

The Soul Shack has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Soul Shack serve?

The Soul Shack serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Soul Shack

Name: The Soul Shack
Address: 1368 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 74

1368 E 53RD ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/19/2023

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0Good

American•Hyde Park

Ranked #138 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 19, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

1368 E 53RD ST , Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, MILK CRATES, AND SIDE OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ADDRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WATER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DRAIN, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP WATER USED IN STEAM TABLE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, POOLING LIQUIDS, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2509807, DATED 5/17/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS AT SIDE AND BOTTOM INTERIOR, STOVES, HOT HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #57 FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. #58 OBSERVED TWO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY VACUUMED PACKAGED SALMON, THAWING IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MUST FOLLOW ROP INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED ON PACKAGING, STATING FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. MANAGER REMOVED PACKAGING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, MILK CRATES, AND SIDE OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ADDRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, POOLING LIQUIDS, AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, AND ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2509807, DATED 5/17/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS AT SIDE AND BOTTOM INTERIOR, STOVES, HOT HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #57 FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. #58 OBSERVED TWO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WATER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DRAIN, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP WATER USED IN STEAM TABLE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON LEFT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LEAK AT RIGHT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1 COMPARTMENT TO OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR TO CORRECTLY CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). REPAIRS MADE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−30 pts

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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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