SOLRAC SNACS LLC
4809 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
SOLRAC SNACS LLC has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 28, 2026. The most recent inspection, on August 11, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.
None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 29 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 2 times on July 28, 2026. For example:
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on July 28, 2026. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example:
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example:
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
3 inspections
- Complaint Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- 4-903.11(A;B;D) OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- 5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2640321 ON 7-28-26:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- 4-903.11(A;B;D) OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- 5-402.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2640321 ON 7-28-26:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOGBOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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