City Line Cafe
8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jan 21, 2025
City Line Cafe was last inspected on January 21, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 21, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine in first floor bar. Instructed to either repair and maintain in good working order or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine in first floor bar. Instructed to either repair and maintain in good working order or remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen training certificate has expired. Instructed must update food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Dishwash area handwash sink hot water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles/ceiling ventilation covers above dishwash area. Must clean and maintain ceiling ventilation covers/tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen training certificate has expired. Instructed must update food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" under rear exit door to delivery-trash container area.must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must cover exposed sewage pipes over food service area in dining area
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide ambien thermometer for hot holding reach in unit
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must cover exposed sewage pipes over food service area in dining area
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove unused coffee machine front front service area
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that bathroom ventilation is not working.must repair and maintained
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.