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JORDYN'S SOUL CAFE INC. in Chicago Failed Its Inspection

Jordyn's Soul Cafe Inc. failed a City of Chicago health inspection on August 14, 2026, according to official inspection records.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET
, located at in , , failed its public health inspection on August 14, 2026. The official inspection record lists the establishment under . Official records show no later inspection for this establishment, though it may have been re-inspected since without the record being updated. During the August 14 inspection, inspector notes recorded the following observations: - Approximately 40 large rodent droppings were observed scattered in the basement prep and storage area, on top of a table between stored miscellaneous items, alongside a prep table under stairs, inside a liquor storage office, and on shelving in the bar where liquor bottles are stored. Approximately 15 small black live flies were also noted flying throughout the bar and dining area, sitting on tables. The establishment was instructed to contact pest control and eliminate pest activity, and a citation was issued. - Heavily soiled beverage racks used for elevation and storage were observed throughout prep areas. The establishment was instructed to remove them and provide smooth and easily cleanable equipment. - All surfaces in the bar needed cleaning, with instructions to remove dried food debris from shelving units, liquor wells, mixed beverage containers, interior and exterior cooling units, and other beverage mixing materials. - The north wall in the prep area and the basement prep and storage ceiling had chipped and peeling paint, and the floor in the bar had missing tiles throughout. - Ventilation hood equipment had accumulated dirt, dust, and grease debris built up on filters, grates, and lightbulbs, and a burned-out light bulb was observed in the bar area.

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