What is Soul And Smoke's health inspection score?

Soul And Smoke has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 And Smoke last inspected?

Soul And Smoke was last inspected on October 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Soul And Smoke have?

Soul And Smoke has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Soul And Smoke safe to eat at?

Yes, Soul And Smoke has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Soul And Smoke

Name: Soul And Smoke
Address: 3057 N ROCKWELL ST, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 88

3057 N ROCKWELL ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #145 of 559 in North Center

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 15, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

8 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD VARIOUS INSECTS (ANTS, HOUSE FLIES) ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT EATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA(S) AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DECOMPOSITION AND BECOMING AN ATTRACTANT TO OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT LESS THAN 135.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER OR IN WATER MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR AND FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (NOT IN-USE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12--- OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT LESS THAN 135.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER OR IN WATER MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

12FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE−10
OBSERVED CHICKEN RECEIVED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER WITH EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS TEMPERATURE ABUSE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD FOOD DISPLAYING EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS TEMPERATURE ABUSE AND TO REJECT SUCH FOOD UPON RECEIPT. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT RUNNING WATER IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2025. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND UP TO DATE ITEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT LESS THAN 135.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN RUNNING WATER OR IN WATER MAINTAINED AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med1 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND DISCARD TWO BATCHES OF ICE BEFORE RESUMING USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CAKE SLICES IN PLASTIC CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577247 DATED 6/13/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMP LOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BRICK WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL A SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL COVERING, BACKSPLACH OR TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

License InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON BUSINESS (RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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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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