What is City Skyline Chicago's health inspection score?

City Skyline Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was City Skyline Chicago last inspected?

City Skyline Chicago was last inspected on January 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does City Skyline Chicago have?

City Skyline Chicago has 13 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is City Skyline Chicago safe to eat at?

City Skyline Chicago has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does City Skyline Chicago serve?

City Skyline Chicago serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

City Skyline Chicago

Name: City Skyline Chicago
Address: 4755 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 69

4755 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2025

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #299 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

4755 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Mar

Nov 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Complaint1 License

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
DISH WASHING SPONGES MUST NOT BE USED/STORED INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Base deductions−15 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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