SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CITY LINE CAFE & LOOP LOUNGE.

BEAT. 42/100

8700 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 20, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

JUN 11
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO HOT WATER KNOB BEING STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OCT 13
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 6
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LOWER LEVEL ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS/TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR TO DELIVERY-TRASH CONTAINER AREA.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST COVER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA IN DINING AREA

MAY 30
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AMBIEN THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING REACH IN UNIT

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST COVER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OVER FOOD SERVICE AREA IN DINING AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THAT DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY RECEIVING WATER FROM SINK.OBSERVED THAT DRAIN IS BLOCKED AND WATER IS BACKING UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LARGE TRASH CONTAINER IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA ,OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER FOR PREMISE WITH PROPER COVERS.7-38-020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE FRONT FRONT SERVICE AREA

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT BATHROOM VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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