Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Soloway Coffee

Name: Soloway Coffee
Address: 1708 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL

1708 N Damen Ave

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Feb 2, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

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Jan 14, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HANDSINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF BUCKET INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

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