Sol De Sur

3268 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Sol De Sur has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 4, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sol De Sur dates to Oct 4, 2012.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sol De Sur is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE, NO PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE, TECH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USE, MAP, OR CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS, OBSERVED SEVERAL FRUIT AND HOUSE FLIES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, OVER FLOWING CITY GARBAGE CONTAINERS, AND NO PRIVATELY OWNED GARBAGE DUMPSTER, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILT UP IN KITCHEN FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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 REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COOKING MEATS ON GRILL FOR PREPARING BURRITOS DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE AND FOUND MIDDLE DOOR TO 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR ALSO RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE-MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR TO PREMISES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BACKYARD DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 30, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSING HOSE IN 3COMP.SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN THE TOILETS AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WITH STAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sol De Sur last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sol De Sur on file is from Oct 4, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sol De Sur?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sol De Sur.

Has Sol De Sur's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sol De Sur have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sol De Sur means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.