LINDY'S/CHILI.

Chicago Health Dept

6544-6546 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 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 7 violations 3 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, DATE TCS FOODS WITH THE SOLD BY, DISCARDED, OR COMSUMED BY DATE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

JUN 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH SOILED APRON. INSTD TO CHANGE APRON AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

POTATO SILCER IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING, SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN HOT FUDGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANINAG TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 28

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD INSIDE THE BAR CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER, FRONT BAR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

JUL 24

2014

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE, KEEP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND STOCK ITEMS IN THE REAR NOT ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AROUND RUBBER GASKETS AND DOORS, AND DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

SEP 20

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS,STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND SIDES OF FLAT TOP.MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT AND BEHIND BAR ON LEDGES AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND STOVE,DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LEVEL OUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING.CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY AND PROVIDE SEWER CAP IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 8

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS, EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVER AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

APR 9

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, BEVERAGE STATION, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRIILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING LINE, GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR MOTOR OF UNUSED FREEZER, DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. PROVIDE SAKE.

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