Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BAR SOL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624933
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624349
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 45 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS COOKED SWEET POATOTES AND 1/ 4 GALLON OF HOUSEMADE RANCH ($20) PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER REMOVED FROM FACILITY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CIATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598501
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEAD VARIOUS OUTDOOR INSECTS IN UPSTAIRS SEATING AREA ALONG EXTERIOR WINDOWSILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS AND CLEAN SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION AND DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CENTRAL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE REMOVED FROM ITS HINGES AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAY NOZZLE AND HOSE USED AT LARGE DISH MACHINE AREA SPRAY HOSE FAUCET TO BE TRADITIONAL GARDEN HOSE AND OUTDOOR SPRAYER, AND NOT DESIGNED TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARDEN HOSE AND NOZZLE WITH MODEL THAT IS DESIGNED FOR FOODSERVICE PLUMBING TO BE EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND OUTDOOR WINDOW NEAR SERVER PREP STATION TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579148
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579030
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at the inside bar, using the sink as a dump sink with food strainer and food debris in the basin. Instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot or cold Running water at the outside bar hand wash sink where ice and mixed drinks are prepared and served. Instructed manager to provide good working hand wash sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly traps installed above food prep tables, instructed to install away from open food items.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, orange film starting to build up on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Missing light shield at kitchen's ceiling light fixture. instructed to install and maintain.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560006
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556006
Location recorded for this inspection · BAR SOL · 600 E GRAND AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash sink at 1st floor main kitchen. instructed to install.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Missing a disclaimer on menu for under cooked food items and foot note, instructed to provide.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: No hot water provided, hot water heater not installed yet. Instructed to provide adequate hot water to sinks and dish machines.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: No service sink installed, instructed to install with mop hangers
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 1st floor kitchen tiles in poor repair , missing grout, instructed to repair and maintain.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: inadequate lighting in several walk-in coolers and freezers, instructed to install.
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How results compare in ZIP 60611
511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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