New Line — New Line Tavern

201 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The most recent inspection for NEW LINE, located at 201 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL, was conducted on August 11, 2025, and resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 78. This inspection identified one critical violation and two minor violations related to cold holding temperatures, physical facilities, ventilation, lighting, and designated areas. Across 19 scored inspections, NEW LINE has historically maintained a low-risk status.

19
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 6, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 24, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 20, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
52
Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 29, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Aug 11, 2025 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 46F, COOKED CORN AT 48F, COOKED RICE AT 81F, BLACK BEANS AT 46F, AND HEAVY CREAM AY 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)