RestaurantLicence 2222369

Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches

635 E 47th St, Chicago 60653

Latest verdictPassOct 9, 2026 · 4 days ago

Inspections19since Jan 25, 2013

Fail rate5.6%1 of 18 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass72%
Conditional22%
Fail6%

19 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

2013201520172019202120232025

PassOct 9, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling tiles in storage area and kitchen with water damage. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
PassApr 24, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside reach in coolers.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the weather stripping at the bottom of the front door worn. Must replace and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the middle. Also noted a leak at the faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.
PassDec 9, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink in the middle. Also noted a leak at the faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the air vent cover in the prep area dusty. Must clean and maintain.
ConditionalMar 7, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the rubber gasket on the interior bottom of the prep cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
2. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violation #58- allergen training not corrected from report #2586027 date 11/30/23 as required. Violation codes: 2-102.13 inspector comments: found an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid food allergen training certificate. Instructed that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain and maintain valid food allergen training certificates. Priority foundation citation issued #7-42-090.
PassNov 30, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean walls in kitchen area to remove splatter, clean ceiling vents where needed to remove dust.
2. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Found expired food handler training certificates; instructed to have all food handlers update expired food handler training certificates.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Found an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid food allergen training certificate.
PassOct 14, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Must provide a thermometer for the tall refrigeration unit across from the hot soup holding unit.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the walls in kitchen area to remove splatter. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents where needed to remove light dust.
3. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed to have all food handlers update expired food handler training certificates.
ConditionalMay 12, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found sliced pre-packaged cake with no allergen label; must provide/list on label all possible allergens in cake (milk, eggs etc). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Found slices of pre-packaged cake in display cooler with no labels; instructed to label cakes with name and ingredients.
PassMar 26, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Found the wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  There is a leak at the base of the faucet and at the elbow on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leaks.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The trash receptacle in the unisex's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid to the toilet room. Maintain same.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  The vent above the 3-compartment sink with dirt/dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.
ConditionalSep 19, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found no exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area where hot soup is being dispensed; must provide. Exposed handsink must have hot and cold running water, soap and hand towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed the person in charge that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
No verdictJun 20, 2018Recent InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 19, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJun 12, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Observed facility cold holding units not maintaining 40 degrees f or below. 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall 49.1 degrees f, 2 door prep cooler on east wall 51.8 degrees f. Instructed person in charge to repair units and maintain proper cold holding temperatures of 40 degrees f or below. Tagged both units. Critical violation 7-38-005a
2. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Observed potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirements of 40 degrees f or below. Cut tomato 55.4f, chicken 56.7f, hard boiled eggs 48.9, salmon 53.6 in prep cooler on east wall, cooked pork 48.9f, chicken 51.1f cooked salmon 52.0f, turkey 44.6f in 2 door prep reach in cooler on north wall, wedding soup 53.6f, in 2 door reach cooler on south wall. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items. Critical violation 7-38-005a
3. 6
  Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
  Observed food handler utilized bare hand contact on ready to eat food, prepping sandwiches and handling clean cut leafy greens with bare hands. Food handler voluntary discarded food items contacted with bare hands. Critical violation 7-38-010a
4. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Observed previous minor violation not corrected from previous inspection 2098652 performed on 10-12-17. #35 clean wall vent above 3-compartment sink and all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls behind panini machines. Replace stained ceiing tiles in lobby. #43 store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm. #45 provide food handler training for all employees. Must repair, correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090
5. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Prep cooler missing thermometers and conspicuous area. Must obtain and maintain.
ConditionalOct 12, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Following coolers not maintaining proper temperature, two-door reach-in cooler 46.9f, pepsi reach-in cooler 47.2f, prep cooler along north wall 53.2f(top)and 57.8f(bottom). Instructed manager to repair, coolers must maintain 40f or below. All coolers are tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a
2. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Following food stored in reach-in coolers at improper temperature raw chicken 55f-72.3f, sliced tomatoes 64f, sliced corned beef 54.6f, cooked chicken 51.3f-53.4f, sliced ham 51.8f, sliced turkey 50.9f, sliced roast beef 48.9f, cooked ground turkey 48.9f, cooked jerk salmon 47.9f, broccoli cheddar soup 46.4f, chopped chcken 46.3f, diced tomatoes 45.7f, chopped ham 45f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 of food. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean fan guards and bases of all coolers and freezers.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean wall vent above 3-compartment sink and all ceiling vents(dust buildup). Clean walls behind panini machines. Replace stained ceiing tiles in lobby.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Properly organize all coolers to allow for proper air circulation.
6. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.
7. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Provide food handler training for all employees.
PassSep 19, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Loose rubber gaskets at two of the two door coolers; must repair/replace gaskets at both units. Owner states that gaskets are on order.
PassMay 10, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Loose rubber gaskets at the refrigeration unit doors must be repaired or replaced.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed some chipped paint on the walls around the prep coolers and other equipment; must correct so that walls are smooth and easily cleanable. Clean vent on the wall above the three comp sink to remove dust observed and remove dust from the ventilation fan in the washroom on the ceiling. Observed a bubble in the paint on the wall in the kitchen pantry possibly from water damage; instructed to correct.
PassJun 8, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Bags of disposable food containers stored on floor, instructed to keep 6" off floor.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Prep cooler doors gaskets in pooor repair, instructed to replace.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Chipped walls behind prep tables and 3-comp sink, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.
4. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Missing refrigeration thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install.
5. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Food handlers requirment not met.
PassOct 15, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the two door refrigerator in the kitchen to avoid escaping air.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Dust observed on the vent above the three comp sink; clean vent to remove dust.
PassJan 24, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Provide a cover for wall outlet in kitchen pantry. Clean dust at wall vent above three comp sink. Some chipped paint on walls behind prep tables; remove, repaint or provide panel for wall to avoid constant painting.
PassJan 25, 2013LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must discard broken and cracked multi use containers.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must repair baseboards along the side of the mop sink.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must finish painting walls in rear prep area. Must repair worn wall in furnace room.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must install a grease trap at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair leaky cold water source under rear hand sink.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must remove clutter from interior of rear storage area outside of washroom and on interior of the furnace room. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

356×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
325×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
413×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
33×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
362×
Thermometers provided & accurate
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2222369 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.