JUN 25
2015
PASS · 0 violations
SOLA RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
1939-1943 W BYRON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2015.
Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 18
2015
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SAID MACHINES.
JUL 25
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
FEB 28
2013
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 20
2012
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH CLEAN LINEN IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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JUN 21
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY STORED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(FOOD CONTAINERS)IN BASEMENT AREA.STORE IT ON SHELVE OR ELEVATED IT 6" OOF THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).
JUN 17
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
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
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
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
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY STORED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(FOOD CONTAINERS)IN BASEMENT AREA.STORE IT ON SHELVE OR ELEVATED IT 6" OOF THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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).
JAN 8
2010
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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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