I have been a West sider all my life. I have grown up and always loved Skyline Chili. Skyline has always been my go to place to dine-in, carry-out, or get drive-thru but these locations owned by the Lambrinides have been steadily going downhill over the last few years.
Their portion sizes are being cut left & right yet the prices just keep increasing. I believe they have raised prices at least two times if not three in the past 12 months, yet I see the dishes getting smaller before my eyes. Chilli Cheese Fries (Sky Fries) have been cut by more than half and that is being generous. Along with all of their spaghetti dishes (3, 4, 5 ways) and chilitos. No longer are the days of getting a large plate of fries, spaghetti, or a cheese coney with a heaping amount of cheese for a reasonable price. I would be okay with the price hikes if the portions hadn't changed but everything has been reduced to mediocre at best portions and ingredients used sparingly along with their customer service.
Yes, customer service has gone down hill as well. Wait staff is slow and inconsiderate. Hit or miss on whether they come back to check on your drinks. The disconnect between the Lambrinides family & the west side is now very evident.
I have to say that the Lambrinides are really taking it to the West side community (in a bad way) and I truly hope you all begin to take notice. Let the Lambrinides know by hitting them where they will notice and feel it the most, their wallets. Keep your wallet closed West side and take your money else where until we get the classic Skyline we all knew and loved back. How Nicholas Lambrinides would have wanted his sons to keep true to the Skyline Chili name.
If you need to get your Skyline fix check out the corporate store in your area or make it over to the East side. They will be more than happy to refresh your memories of the classic Skyline without the price gouging and portion slashing.
While you are at it check out their locations for their recent food violations. I am sure you won't be impressed. Clean up your act West side Skylines!
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**Skyline Chili - 5560 Bridgetown Rd Cincinnati, OH 45248**
Inspection Date: 1/13/2014
Critical Violations: 1
Non-Critical Violations: 2
EQUIPMENT CLEANLINESS-FOOD CONTACT: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES WERE DIRTY.
CRITICAL
WIPING CLOTHS--USE LIMITATION: CLOTHS USE FOR WIPING FOOD COUNTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT SURFACES WERE NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZER.
FACILITIES: MAINTENANCE: GOOD REPAIR: THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES WERE NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.
Inspection Type -- Date -- Violations
Routine -- 01/13/2014 -- 1 critical
Complaint --09/11/2013 -- 0 critical
Follow-Up -- 09/04/2013 -- 0 critical
Routine -- 08/21/2013 -- 3 critical
**Skyline Chili - 5476 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 45238**
**Skyline Chili - 6485 Harrison Ave Cincinnati, OH 45247**
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CHEMICAL SANITIZING: AFTER BEING CLEANED, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS WERE NOT SANITIZED USING AN EFFECTIVE OR APPROVED COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE TIME, CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR PH.
CRITICAL
Warewashing machines- manufacturers' instructions: Warewashing machine was not operated according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WIPING CLOTHS--USE LIMITATION: CLOTHS USE FOR WIPING FOOD COUNTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT SURFACES WERE NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZER.
EQUIPMENT CLEANLINESS-NONFOOD-CONTACT: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE DIRTY.
Inspection -- Type Date -- Violations
Follow-Up -- 08/14/2014 -- 0 critical
Follow-Up -- 08/07/2014 -- 0 critical
Complaint -- 07/31/2014 1 critical
Routine -- 06/17/2014 -- 1 critical
Routine -- 01/09/2014 -- 0 critical
Routine -- 09/03/2013 -- 0 critical
**Skyline Chili - 5137 Delhi Ave - Cincinnati, OH 45238**
RTE TCS FOODS, DATE MARKING-PREPARED IN PROCESSING PLANT: READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD THAT WAS PREPARED IN A FOOD PROCESSING PLANT AND SUBSEQUENTLY OPENED IN A FOOD SERVICE OPERATION OR A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.
CRITICAL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES: NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES. HANDWASHING FACILITIES - HAND DRYING PROVISION: EACH HANDWASHING SINK DID NOT PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, DISPOSABLE TOWELS; A CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM THAT SUPPLIES THE USER WITH A CLEAN TOWEL; OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE.
CRITICAL
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CHEMICAL SANITIZING: AFTER BEING CLEANED, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS WERE NOT SANITIZED USING AN EFFECTIVE OR APPROVED COMBINATION OF EXPOSURE TIME, CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR PH.
CRITICAL
PLUMBING SYSTEM - MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR: PLUMBING SYSTEM IS NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.
Inspection -- Type Date -- Violations
Routine -- 05/21/2014 -- 0 critical
Routine -- 11/20/2013 -- 1 critical
Routine -- 08/05/2013 -- 1 critical
Routine -- 01/04/2013 -- 2 critical read more