Sol Chicago

1651 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 17, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Sol Chicago. The most recent visit was on Aug 17, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sol Chicago dates to Aug 17, 2022.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sol Chicago is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 17, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING INSIDE THE ICE BIN ON TOP OF THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Sep 1, 2020

License

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 UNUSED COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA: A ONE DOOR COOLER USED FOR KOMBUCHA AND A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sol Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sol Chicago on file is from Aug 17, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Sol Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sol Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sol Chicago 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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