The Sky - Line Club
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
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Public records show 18 inspections at The Sky - Line Club stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Sky - Line Club on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, SALADS, FISH, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Slow drainage for main kitchen prep area hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MEANS OF TESTING ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES, POTS, AND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION 29 FOR CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Feb 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION DATED, 6/17/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES #58 - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ONSITE (NOT BEING USED) IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANGER SPECIALIZED PROCESSES ARE PROHIBITED ONSITE, UNTIL A VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN IS PRESENTED TO, AND APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES, POTS, AND UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER AND OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IS STORED. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA, IN NEED OR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CUTTING BLADE OF THE MOUNTED AN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EAST WALL OF THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (STEAK DISHES, BEEF BURGERS, AHI TUNA POKE BOWL ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS "*THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT-BULB IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED ( FISH , BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIUOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN FOLD OF GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in storage room(dry storage), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep areas, under heavy equipment, storage shelving had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, by coolers, and dish machine area, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tile in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Oct 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER FACUET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A WRENCH ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE IN ORDER TO OPEN AND CLOSE COLD WATER AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE WRENCH WITH A WORKING FAUCET HANDLE. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDING DISH WASHERS, BARTENDERS AND WAITSTAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINTED WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Oct 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COOKED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRESENTLY BEING OPENED WITH A WRENCH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES WASH ROOM.
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Dec 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPE OVER PREP AREA. GREASE CONDENSATION ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN PROPERLY. INCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Oct 17, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN BOXES AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES AT PROPER CLEAN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BROKEN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL AND SHELVES ABOVE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sky - Line Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sky - Line Club on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sky - Line Club?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Sky - Line Club.
Has The Sky - Line Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sky - Line Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Sky - Line Club 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 The Sky - Line Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sky - Line Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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