Did Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc. at 1160 W Grand Ave was inspected on Aug 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING OXTAIL, RICE, BEANS, MACARONI AND CHEESE, AND STRING BEANS. IN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc.

1160 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 19, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 19, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING OXTAIL, RICE, BEANS, MACARONI AND CHEESE, AND STRING BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED BEVERAGE RACKS USED FOR ELEAVATION AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL SURFACES IN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS, LIQUOR WELLS, MIXED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND OTHER BEVERAGE MIXING MATERIALS IN SAID PREP AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: -201.11 OUT C 11/12/2026 6-201.11 OBSERVED NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE CEILING WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.NOTED FLOOR IN BAR WITH MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING AS REQUIRED.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 Repeat OUT C 11/12/2026 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILTATION HOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON FILTERS, GRATES AND LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRE
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 19, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2022	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc. — questions

Did Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc. at 1160 W Grand Ave was inspected on Aug 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Jordyn'S Soul Cafe Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING OXTAIL, RICE, BEANS, MACARONI AND CHEESE, AND STRING BEANS. IN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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