What is Solita's health inspection score?

Solita has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Solita last inspected?

Solita was last inspected on March 19, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Solita have?

Solita has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Solita safe to eat at?

Solita has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Solita

Name: Solita
Address: 431 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 71

431 N WELLS ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/19/2024

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River North

Ranked #359 of 551 in River North

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES, AND WATER MACHINES IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND LOCATE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
DID NOT OBSERVE THERMOMOMETER IN PREP-LINE COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE IN ALL HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A TOTAL OF 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH CLOSET AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST WORK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CIATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
DRY STORAGE ITEMS IS STORED IN AN UNAPPROVED LOCATION IN STORAGE CLOSET WITH TOILET LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. OBSERVED ITEMS UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN: 1) LOCKER ROOMS 2) TOILET ROOMS 3) DRESSING ROOMS 4) GARBAGE ROOMS 5) MECHANICAL ROOMS 6) UNDER NON SHIELDED SEWER LINES 7) UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES 8) UNDER OPEN STAIRWELLS 9) UNDER OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES, AND WATER MACHINES IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND LOCATE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. HAVING AN EYE WASH STATION MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND IMPROPER HAND WASHING, AS DISCUSSED WITH MANAGERS ON SITE. EACH HAND SINK STATION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. EYEWASH FIXTURES CAN NOT BE ADDED ON AFTER SINK FIXTURES WERE APPROVED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. THE FACILITY CAN NOT REMOVE HAND SINKS OR PURPOSE FOR HAND SINKS AND REPLACE THEM WITH AN EYE WASH STATION. STATED HAND SINKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR A DUAL PURPOSE FOR (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) FIRST AID SUCH AS EYE WASHING AND ALSO HAND WASHING. THE FACILITY MAY PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION OF AN EYE WASH STATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; 1) PROVIDING A PORTABLE EYE WASH STATION OR 2)INSTALLING A WALL MOUNT EYEWASH STATION FIXTURE THAT IS ONLY DESIGNATED FOR EYE WASH ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND BASEMENT KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AREAS, AND BASEMENT CLOSET NEAR BACK ELEVATOR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BAR TOP AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR DISCHARGES WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN RUN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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