What is Highline Bar And Lounge's health inspection score?

Highline Bar And Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Highline Bar And Lounge last inspected?

Highline Bar And Lounge was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Highline Bar And Lounge have?

Highline Bar And Lounge has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Highline Bar And Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, Highline Bar And Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Highline Bar And Lounge serve?

Highline Bar And Lounge serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Highline Bar And Lounge

Name: Highline Bar And Lounge
Address: 169 W KINZIE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 100

169 W KINZIE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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0Excellent

American•River North

Ranked #11 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

169 W KINZIE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Oct 2025

3 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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).

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Several bulk food containers ( flour, salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT END OF BAR CLOSER TO ENTRANCE TO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED ONE WASHBOWL SINK IN EACH MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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