Soloway Coffee

1708 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Soloway Coffee has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2026
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HANDSINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF BUCKET INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soloway Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soloway Coffee on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Soloway Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Soloway Coffee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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