The Good Life Soul Food Cafe
11226-11238 S HALSTED ST, 60628
Restaurant
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Last inspected: February 3, 2026
Inspection History
February 3, 2026
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
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37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
January 27, 2026
Canvass
Fail
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37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
April 2, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
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55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
March 26, 2025
Canvass
Fail
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37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
November 1, 2024
License Re-Inspection
Pass
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39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
October 23, 2024
License
Fail
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3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED