SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CITY SKYLINE CHICAGO.

EAT. 78/100

4755 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 22, 2025 · passed

Passed all 3 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since Mar 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

NOV 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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.

MAR 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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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