City Skyline Chicago

4755 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

City Skyline Chicago appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jan 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER .MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

Nov 26, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS ASSORTED READY TO EAT PASTRIES ON DISPLAY AT THE FRONT CHECK OUT / CASHIER STATION NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. PASTRIES IN OPEN, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 3-6-24 FROM REPORT #2590505 NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SUMMARY NOTED INSIDE AN ENVELOPE WITH OTHER PAPERS. TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: DISH WASHING SPONGES MUST NOT BE USED/STORED INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 69.4F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IN A NON-FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT AREA.

Mar 6, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE MALFUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY OPERATING AND MAINTAINED AT 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE A DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Skyline Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Skyline Chicago on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Skyline Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at City Skyline Chicago.

Has City Skyline Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Skyline Chicago have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at City Skyline Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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