LINDY'S & GERTIES ON ARCHER.
3685 S ARCHER AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
APR 22015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 50.3F, 1LBS OF DELI MEAT(HAM) AT 47.2, 1LBS OF MINI HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 46.9F AND 2 1/2 LBS OF TUNA AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 6&1/2 LBS OF FOOD AT APPOX. $250. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
NOTED DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ( CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION READS 0PPM) OBSERVERED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF AND CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECT AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE EASY CLEANING SPACE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
JAN 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
JAN 132015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES:20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BAR, AND 15 MICE DROPPING ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE CREAM COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
APR 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER,POTATO CHOPPER, AND BAR GUN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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JUN 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REACH IN PREP COOLER. WORN, AND DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT BAR HANDSINK AND ICE CREAM HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 292013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER AT PREP AREA, CORNER AT FRONT BAR AND ICE CREAM STATION. 14-15 DROPPINGS NOTED. OPEN BAIT FOUND IN VARIOUS AREA OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REACH IN PREP COOLER. WORN, AND DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT BAR HANDSINK AND ICE CREAM HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 282013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE. 0PPM SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS. WHEN CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH VIA E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org OR VIA FAX 312-746-4240. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT RINSE.
EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER AT PREP AREA, CORNER AT FRONT BAR AND ICE CREAM STATION. 14-15 DROPPINGS NOTED. OPEN BAIT FOUND IN VARIOUS AREA OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REACH IN PREP COOLER. WORN, AND DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT BAR HANDSINK AND ICE CREAM HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 232012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLAT TOP GRILL (SIDES AND UNDERNEATH) INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BEER COOLER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE, ALL MOTORS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162012FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON SERVING LINE, COOKED BEANS (122.8F) AND COOKED MACARONI PASTA (109.8F). NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX. 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
LIVE ROACHES (3) AND DEAD NOTED AROUND BEVERAGE/SYRUP LINE AND BOXES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND SIDE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CAN OPENER, MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS, FLAT TOP GRILL (SIDES AND UNDERNEATH) INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BEER COOLER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE, ALL MOTORS, AND ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS INBETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DIPPERWELL AND INBETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF FRYERS, SYRUP LINES, AND COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING UNDER FRYERS CAUSING GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS, LIME BUILD-UP.
JAN 42012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISE.14 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND POP DISPENSER MACHINE,6 UNDER STORAGE CRATES BEHIND BAR AND OFFICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CO. ALSO REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
NOV 172011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,APPROX I/4 INCH. ALSO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISE. FOUND 16-MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND POP MACHINE,12-MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOORS AND SHELVES,MORE THAN 12- MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SOAP/SANITIZER BUCKETS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBIS ALONG FLOORS.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS
APR 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE STORAGE AREA,MUST CLEAN.
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. COLD WATER HANDLE HARD TO OPEN AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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. MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE (DUST PAN ETC)
FEB 102011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS ,NOT CLEAN,VENTILATION HOOD OVER STEAMTABLE.ALSO UPPER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE-RUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS/CEILNGS,AROUND PIPES IN REAR STORE ROOM.
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. CLEAN MOP SINK,ORGANIZE MOPS PROPERLY,HANG OR INVERT.ALSO MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OTO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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