What is Jerk & Soul Food Llc's health inspection score?

Jerk & Soul Food Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerk & Soul Food Llc last inspected?

Jerk & Soul Food Llc was last inspected on June 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerk & Soul Food Llc have?

Jerk & Soul Food Llc has 35 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerk & Soul Food Llc safe to eat at?

Jerk & Soul Food Llc has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jerk & Soul Food Llc serve?

Jerk & Soul Food Llc serves Soul Food cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jerk & Soul Food Llc

Name: Jerk & Soul Food Llc
Address: 17 W 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 75

17 W 35TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Soul Food•Chinatown

Ranked #271 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 79% of soul food restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jun 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 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

17 W 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Mar 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

6 intermediate

11 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (71F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN PREP AREA SUCH AS 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 70.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. SAID EQUIPMENT DOES NOTHING WHEN TURNED ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE PEPSI COOLER, IN THE OFFICE AREA, BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE LOWER WINDOWSILLS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD SMALL FLIES IN THE PEPSI COOLER WITH CANNED BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med4 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

37/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. ALSO, OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN THE UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. SEE COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. COLLARD GREENS (48.3F), OXTAIL GRAVY (46.0F), CHICKEN BROTH (50.0F), MAC AND CHEESE (51.8F), SWEET POTATOES (55.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $80 AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED AND STORED ON SITE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR OVER 24 HOURS SUCH AS MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN BROTH, OXTAIL GRAVY, COLLARD GREENS, SWEET POTATOES, MOLDED SMOTHERED CHICKEN, WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOODS WITHOUT THE DATE MARKING AT THIS TIME APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $90 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. COOKED FOOD SHALL NOT BE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS STARTING FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE PEPSI COOLER, IN THE OFFICE AREA, BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE LOWER WINDOWSILLS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD SMALL FLIES IN THE PEPSI COOLER WITH CANNED BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 12/14/2020; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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