Sol Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2023
86
Score
Sol Cafe appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sol Cafe dates to Jan 17, 2023.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Sol Cafe's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP-AREA AND ALL GENDER RESTROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
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86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569013 DATED 12/28/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #55 CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT AREA OVER DRY STORAGE AREA #56 BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OF LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA. REPLACE. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD BE PROVIDED # NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING MIXER PLUGGED IN UNDERNEATH SEWER LINE AND UNPROTECTED CEILING. REMOVE MIXER FROM BASEMENT IMMEDIATELY. NO OPEN FOOD OR FOOD PREPARATION IS ALLOWED IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP-AREA AND ALL GENDER RESTROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS UNDER SEWER LINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
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Dec 28, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW EGGS TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (TOASTED SANDWICH BREAD). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE ON PREP-COUNTER NEAR GRILL. RAW EGGS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 51.2F. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS AT $10 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW EGGS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE.- NEW OWNERS/BUSINESS MANAGERS ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05 AM WITH NO PROOF OF DUCCUMENTAION OF CITY MANGER OR PENDING CITY MANGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 11/3/2021. REPORT #2537673 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED; #47) MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN FACILITY. #55) SOME OF CEILING WAS REPAIRED,HOWEVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. #56) BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA, REPLACE. #57) ADDITIONAL FOOD TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. #58) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP-AREA AND ALL GENDER RESTROOM USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA DOES NOT HAVE A LABLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWL USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN FLOUR CONTAINER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTER KITCHEN AND NEAR ESPRESSO MACHINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR FRONT COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR ICE CONTAINER NEAR COFFEE STATION HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED AND FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS EASILY LOCATED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BACK CORNER BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY. AREAS INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO; EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS, AND FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION. FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK UNTIS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING TILES FOUND IN MOP SINK AND KITCHEN PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE ENCLOSED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN THE MOP CLOSET IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON KITCHEN PREP-COUNTER NEAR GRILL. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS AND HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DELIME AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOSTLY OF CEILING WAS REPAIRED,HOWEVER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SPILLAGE BEHIND AND UNDER WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. GRIMES ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND BEIHIND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE(SAME STORAGE).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA,REPLACE.ALSO DEAD INSECT ON LIGHT SHIELD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD TRAINING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES...PREPARED COFFEE, CONTINUED TO WASH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE SAME GLOVES, CLEANED THE FRONT PREP TABLE WITH THE SAME GLOVES AND THEN CONTINUED TO BREW COFFEE AGAIN ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES.....NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE REAR WITH GLOVES ON WIPED THE PREP AREA, WENT TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BACK, OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR WITH SAME GLOVES ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU,VEGAN MEAL ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZERS), UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2200442 ON 8-02-18 NOT CORRECTED. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. -
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATOES,MILK ETC. MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE ABOUT 9:30am, AFTER WAS INFORMED BY EMPLOYEE REGARDING INSPECTION.MUST OBTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POSTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 WRAPPED VEGGIE BURRITOS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SELF SERVE COOLER IN DINING AREA WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE. PRODUCTS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHTLY DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD AND NON-FOOD PLASTIC BOTTLES CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CEMENT BLOCKS USED FOR ELEVATION AT SHELVING SOUTH WALL(BY COFFEE STATION) SURFACE ARE POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA(6"OFF THE FLOOR). -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A LOT OF DUST AND DEBRIS (BREAD, MARKERS, ETC.) UNDER COOLERS,FRONT COUNTER AND BETWEEN STACKS OF BRICK THAT HOLDS SHELVES BY THE COFFEE STATION WERE DRY FOOD JARS ARE STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES AT NORTH WALL OF PREP AREA.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED ITMES INCLUDING PACKAGED BURRITOS AND YOGURT NEED LABELS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH A BUILD UP OF MILDEW. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS NEEDED IN BADEMENT WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES AND SALADS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED-THEY ARE VIOLATION #32 BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS.GASKETS STILL NOT REPAIRED. VIOLATION #41 BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SEE REPORT#1931340 DATED 5/20/2016
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BURNT OUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND THAT USE OF DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE HAS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND IS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBER PUTTY FOUND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REOMVE SND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND LIFT ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LT DISH MACHINE BEING USED BUT NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. SANITARIAN AND MANAGER USED TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER, BUT NO SANITIZER PRESENT. MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT # 1578625, DATED 10/7/2015. VIOLATION #38; NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANOTHER WASH BOWL IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID BOWL WITH HOT /COLD RUNNING WATER. VIOLATION #45: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR. ALSO, FOUND DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND THAT USE OF DUCT TAPE ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE HAS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND IS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER FILTRATION DEVICE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEVICE, AND THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. ALSO, PLUMBER PUTTY FOUND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REOMVE SND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE SOILED LINENS NOT BEING STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND LIFT ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY SELF SERVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 57.9F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED AT THIS UNIT:GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES,LUNCH MEAT SANDWICHES AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE DISPLAY COOLER: 6 EACH "CHOBAR" YOGURT AT TEMP OF 60.4F; 5 EACH 25 EACH RE-PACKED YOGURT WITH NUTS AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 58.8F; 5 EACH 2oz OF FRESH DICED TOMATOES MIXTURE AT TEMP OF 68.1F; 10 EACH GRILLED VEGGIES SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 59.7;4 EACH BREAKFAST SANDWICHES:EGGS,CHEESE BACON OR HAM AT TEMP OF 63.8F; 10 VEGAN BURRITO: BLACK BEANS, TOFU ETC. AT TEMP OF 57.9F,2 EACH SPINACH PIES AT TEMP OF 59.9F; 8 EACH MUFFULETTA SANDWICHES: CHEESE,HAM,MORTADELLA ETC. AT TEMP OF61.1F;3 EACH OF QUICHE:CHEESE,SPINACH,EGGS ETC.AT TEMP OF 62.7F.COLD PRODUCTS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 17.25,VALUE $321 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DELIVERED(QUICHE,YOGURT,SANDWICHES) FROM ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT FOOD INGREDIENT LABELS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER INFORMATION AT SAID LABELS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP DUST ON COPPER PIPES,AND ON LIGHT FIXTURE,ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ANOTHER WASH BOWL IS LOCATED NEXT TO SAID BOWL WITH HOT /COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE LADIES RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT ART STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Oct 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH. CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING AROUND WASH BOWLS AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-12,REPORT #1300729. #32- PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED. OBSERVED A PANINI MACHINE IN USE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH. CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING AROUND WASH BOWLS AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLY CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH FINISH
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Dec 5, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE.
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Dec 4, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ICE MACHINE IS STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSED,NEED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES,ALSO FLOOR HAS ROUGH AND BROKEN SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED BOTH REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF DOORS. DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE. REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sol Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sol Cafe on file is from Jan 17, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sol Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sol Cafe.
Has Sol Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sol Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sol Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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