OCT 10
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HIGHLINE BAR AND LOUNGE.
EAT. 91/100
169 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 10, 2024 · passed
Passed all 11 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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).
DEC 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Several bulk food containers ( flour, salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
NOV 302022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT END OF BAR CLOSER TO ENTRANCE TO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE WASHBOWL SINK IN EACH MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
JUL 292021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ADJACENT TO BEER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS AND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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OCT 212019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
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.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed floor heavily soiled in walk in cooler in kitchen (has beer and food). Must detail clean and sanitize floor. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed large openings in wall under hand sink in kitchen, next to the cooking line. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
JUN 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST RECAULK EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS TO WALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR A MAIN BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MAIN BAR COOLER MISSING ONE THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUN 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
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
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN).
AUG 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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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