Solas

232 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Bottled Beverages
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Solas, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
47
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Solas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Solas on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Solas?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Solas.

How does Solas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Solas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Solas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Solas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Solas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Solas is inspected roughly once per year on average.