JAN 10
2018
PASS · 0 violations
LINDYS AND GERTIES ORIGINAL.
Chicago Health Dept
3685 S ARCHER AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
8 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2018.
Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 3
2018
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed approximately 30 mice droppings in the dry storage room (near front door), 15 on the floor in the corner of the bar, and 5 in the closet in kitchen. Found 1 dead mouse in the closet in kitchen. Must remove all droppings, dead mouse and detail clean and sanitize closet and bar floors. Advised to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
SEP 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 175.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, BEER COOLER IN DINING AREA AND SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN FURNACE ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SHAKE PREP COOLER NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 29
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 22
2017
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATO WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING HAMBURGERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD, MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. USE OF A COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE UNWRAPPED TORTILLAS FROM CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHAKE MIXER, AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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OCT 13
2016
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 12
2016
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
STANDING WASTE WATER BACKUP AT DRAIN AT 3-COMARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT FOUNTAIN AREA IN FRONT.INST. TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO WORKING BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS, TOILETS NOT FLUSHING. INST. TO REPAIRS SAME, CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR GREASY NEEDS CLEANING. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING PANEL WATER DAMAGED AT DINING AREA AT SEVICE KITCHEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.WORK TABLE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN NEAR WINDOWS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT ICE MACHINE INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER.
DEC 10
2015
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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