Highline Bar and Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2024
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The health department has logged 11 inspections at Highline Bar and Lounge, the earliest from 2014. Highline Bar and Lounge was last inspected on Oct 10, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHIBG SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON FRONT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR THE TOP OF THE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. CORRECTED ON SITE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF LIQUOR IN BOTTLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #2(ON SOUTHSIDE) IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #4 IN SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. (THERE ARE FOUR OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR AND THREE OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR).
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers ( flour, salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT END OF BAR CLOSER TO ENTRANCE TO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WASHBOWL SINK IN EACH MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ADJACENT TO BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN PREP LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS AND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 21, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Nov 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed food handler chopping ready to eat foods (cauliflower) with bare hands. Observed several food handlers putting on gloves without washing hands first. Discussed good hygienic practices with kitchen manager. Instructed must wash hands before putting on gloves, and in between glove changes. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods, such as cauliflower (served raw on a platter). Operator corrected during inspection. Cauliflower discarded during inspection and food handlers instructed to follow proper procedure for wearing gloves. Critical violation 7-38-010.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed both bar hand sinks without paper towels. Observed items (mat and straws, etc.) in basin of hand sink upstairs, making inaccessible for proper hand washing. Instructed all hand sinks may only be used for washing hands. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels available at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the right side of plastic top of lower compartment of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor heavily soiled in walk in cooler in kitchen (has beer and food). Must detail clean and sanitize floor. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed large openings in wall under hand sink in kitchen, next to the cooking line. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed toilet in 2nd stall on right of women's restroom in disrepair. Must repair and maintain same. Observed right washbowl, on right side of women's restroom, does not turn on (sensor). Must repair and maintain same.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST RECAULK EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS TO WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS/COOLERS AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF MAIN BAR EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR A MAIN BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MAIN BAR COOLER MISSING ONE THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SUCH AS 8 IBS OF LASAGNA AT 44.9F, 2 LBS OF STRIP STEAK AT 45.0F, 5 LBS OF SALMON AT 45.7F, AND 7 LBS OF MAHI MAHI AT 44.8F. ALSO INSIDE THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT,SUCH AS 5 LBS OF GROUPER AT 45.3F, 7 LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.5F. AND 6LBS OF SMOKE CHICKEN AT 45.3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $190.00. TOTAL 40 LBS. TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 38.0F,COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. BIG CONTAINER FOR COLD FOODS, PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER STACKED UP TO 4 FEET IN FRONT OF THE SINK. AND A PIECE OF WIRE RACK FOR THE TOASTER ON TOP OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND COVENIENT FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND WIRE RACK IN FRONT OF THE SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED), EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN).
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Aug 29, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Highline Bar and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Highline Bar and Lounge on file is from Oct 10, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Highline Bar and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Highline Bar and Lounge.
Has Highline Bar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Highline Bar and Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Highline Bar and Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Highline Bar and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Highline Bar and Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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