Short Form Complaint
Oct 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches
635 E 47th St
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Quick Answers
- When was Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from Nov 30, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
- Has Simply Soups Salads & Sandwiches ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 30, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 9, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN WITH WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 24, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 30, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER, CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source