Solstice a Chocolate Bar

2666-2668 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Solstice a Chocolate Bar dates to Sep 25, 2012.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Solstice a Chocolate Bar's 74 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 105F AS DISPLAYED BY THERMOMETER GAUGE. MUST REPAIR THE GAUGES AND PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OVER 180F AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS 2- 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH GLASSES AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD FOR THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND THE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE RACKS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL WHERE MISSING AND CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE RESTROOM HALLWAY.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PROPER MOP SINK IN THE CLOSET WITH NON-ABSORBENT WALL COVERING AND A ELEVATED THRESHOLD.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE BAR AND NORTH WALL WHERE PUBLIC AREA AND BAR/PREP AREA IS NOT PROTECTED. PREMISES WAS SUPPOSED TO INSTALL A DISPLAY CASE IN THIS AREA TO SEPARATE PUBLIC AREA FROM BAR/PREP AREA BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN DELIVERED YET. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AREA AND BAR/PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Solstice a Chocolate Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Solstice a Chocolate Bar on file is from Sep 25, 2012. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Solstice a Chocolate Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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