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PHOENIX SOY LLC

5426 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PHOENIX SOY LLC has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 7, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 31, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2024. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 33 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $176. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2613916 DATED 03/17/2025 NOT CORRECTED. FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OR REAR SIDE DOOR (STORAGE AREA).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON PREP SHELF (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK) IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN STANDING GLASS DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. COS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CALLING IN PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN CLOSET AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO EXCEED 180 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE A DISH SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160 DEGREES) READING DEVICE OR TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR I WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD TOFU IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD-UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST CLEAN/KEEP PREP AREA FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • PREP AREA FLOOR TILES GROUT LOW THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH PRESENTLY IS IN USE FOR DISH WASHING. OWNER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • APPROX 60 RODENT DROPPING AT REAR STORAGE AREA: UNDER AND ON TOP THE SHELVES BY DRY FOOD BAGS (NO GNAWED FOOD).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • FROZEN EXTERIOR WATER BOTTLE USED TO COOL FOOD, NOT CLEANED(FOOD DEBRIS) AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROTECT MENTIONED UTENSIL.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWING DRAINS,REPAIR CAUSE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALLS IN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND 128 PACKAGES OF TOFU INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 62.4 - 71.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 120 POUNDS OF TOFU. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 1300 DOLLARS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. CONTAINER OF PEANUTS, ETC. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. Recent Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • COOKED TOFU IS BEING VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR VARIANCE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF TOFU ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • REFER TO VIOLATION #60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8/23/18 INSPECTION # 2213352 VIOLATIONS # 57 NO EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  12. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 NOTED NO LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR OLD EMPLOYEES AND 30 DAYS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  13. License

    0 infractions

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