Sol Fitness & Nutrition

1800 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Sol Fitness & Nutrition is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 23 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sol Fitness & Nutrition on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 " BY 1 " GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 28, 2024
License
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 71.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT, NO LOG BOOK, AND NO CONTRACT OR IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDE ALL CONTENT PRESCRIBED IN THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THEY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER, WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THE CERTIFIED PEST TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBLE FOR USING PESTICIDES, A RECORD OF ALL VISITS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, AND E.T.C. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A LOGBOOK AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED. https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/ FoodProtection/EmployeeHealthPolicySample.pdf
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOM AND BY HANDWASHING SING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL/FLOOR JUNCTIONS IN DINING AREA TO PREVENT A PEST ENTRANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRISAND DUST FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BATHROOM VENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK BY 3 C SINK. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHOULD BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHOULD BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTIONS. THEY WILL BE DELIVERED AT THE LATER DATE. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 " BY 1 " GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWENN HANDWASHING SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED WIRES ON THE CEILING IN DINING AREA AND A HOLE IN WALL CEILING JUNCTION ABOVE TV. MUST COVER WIRES AND REPAIR THE HOLE. UNFINISHED WALL IN BACK AREA AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST FINISH AND CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sol Fitness & Nutrition last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sol Fitness & Nutrition on file is from Nov 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sol Fitness & Nutrition?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sol Fitness & Nutrition.

Has Sol Fitness & Nutrition's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sol Fitness & Nutrition have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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