Sola Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2015
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Sola Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 25, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Sola Restaurant's record stops at Jun 25, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Sola Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 25, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT COVERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALSO BASEMENT FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAKE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP AROUND CEILING TILES/VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SAID MACHINES.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE PREP DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVED DUST AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 20, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH CLEAN LINEN IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 21, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(FOOD CONTAINERS)IN BASEMENT AREA.STORE IT ON SHELVE OR ELEVATED IT 6" OOF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND 18 POUNDS OF FRESH SHELL FISH(OYSTERS)WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS OR NOR ON FILE.SHELL FISH TAG MUST BE MAINTAINED WTH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS COMPLETELY FINISHED THAN KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 18, VALUE 11.77.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) H000073159-18
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:50F(ALSO THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:COOKED GNOCCHI,VEGETABLES,PORK ETC.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLER.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005A H000073159-18
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED FROM ABOVE COOLER.COOKED GNOCCHI AT TEMP OF 53.4F, COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 52.7F.LENTILS AT TEMP OD 52.8F; COOKED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 52.7F; COOKED ASPARAGUS AT TMP OF 53.6F COOKED POTATOES AT TWMP OF 52.5F; COOKED PORK AY TEMP OF 53.5F.FOOD WERE STORED IN UNIT FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25, VALUE 70.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073160-10
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(FOOD CONTAINERS)IN BASEMENT AREA.STORE IT ON SHELVE OR ELEVATED IT 6" OOF THE FLOOR.
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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 INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Jan 8, 2010
Routine
2 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. REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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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. SWEEP FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA(BASEMENT),EXCESS WALL DEBRI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sola Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sola Restaurant on file is from Jun 25, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sola Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sola Restaurant.
Has Sola Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sola Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sola Restaurant 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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