LINDY'S CHILI- GERTIE'S ICE CREAM & CHILI.

Chicago Health Dept

11009 S KEDZIE AVE · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOUP TWO TYPES IN 2 DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11A OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRICTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11C OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-102.11 OBSERVED ONE CRACKED CEILING TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE GREASE FROM UNDER THE FRYERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.B OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE AT TOP OF PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT REAR UPRIGHT COOLER AND AT FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, AND ALL MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO VERIFY COLD TEMPERATURES, ONLY HAS THERMOMETER THAT VERIFIES 100F OR ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER FOR BOTH COLD AND HOT FOODS.

JUL 3

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY AND HAVE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12/5/16 REPORT 1976493 NOT CORERCTED: 38- INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, AND ALL MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO VERIFY COLD TEMPERATURES, ONLY HAS THERMOMETER THAT VERIFIES 100F OR ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER FOR BOTH COLD AND HOT FOODS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

DEC 16

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

DEC 5

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734688 ON 3-23-16: 32-REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS AND COMPRESSOR UNITS, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, POTATO SLICER,N SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. 34-CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS. REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON RIGHT URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM. 41-ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN/PAINT REAR WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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MAR 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 159.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AR ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS AND COMPRESSOR UNITS, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, POTATO SLICER, SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS. REPAIR LEAKING HANDLE ON RIGHT URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHILI, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AND FOR WASH CLOTHS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 7

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SLICER, CABINETS/SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, FRONT/REAR CLOSETS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. CEILING AND VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT WORK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST HAVE THE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS OF THE SANITIZING AGENT) WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 30

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CONTINUE TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP, FRONT FREEZER FAN GUARD COVER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN REAR/ FRONT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER/ FILL HOLES IN WALL.

APR 23

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS NEED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AREAS. NEED TO FILL ALL HOLES IN WALLS ALSO. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS, FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP ALSO CLEAN FRONT FREEZER FAN GUARD COVER (DUSTY).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS, FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR. NEED TO FILL HOLES IN WALL FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MAY 18

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRY CUTTER, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, HOOD, FILTER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER EZCESSIVE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN LADIES ROOM AND IN REAR DISH AREA NEED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FRONT CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING (GREASE FROM HOOD) CLEAN CEILING VENTS DUSTY. CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT NEED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 20

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2 DEGREES. REACH IN COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION OF REACH IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 5LBS OF CHILI 55.3 DEGREES, TUNA SALAD 54.7 DEGREES, HOMEMADE COLESLAW 53.4 DEGREES, ETC.. ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $70.00 37.5LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR AREA LEADING TO PUBLIC WASHROOMS (9), REAR STORAGE AREA (25), AND REAR HALLWAY TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA (6). FOUND 8-10 RAT DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-23-10 REPORT #413842 ; #32 RUSTY WIRE RACKS, #33 EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEANED. #35 WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. VENTS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. #38 REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON REAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL DECORATION ITEMS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE MUST BE CLEANED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 4

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/ELIMINATE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. VENTS THRU OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ABOVE REAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE

SEP 23

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALLS. (OVER 20). INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/ELIMINATE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. VENTS THRU OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ABOVE REAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

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