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

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOUP TWO TYPES IN 2 DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11A OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRICTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11C OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-102.11 OBSERVED ONE CRACKED CEILING TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE GREASE FROM UNDER THE FRYERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.B OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

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

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

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN/PAINT REAR WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, 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 - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRWAY.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AND FOR WASH CLOTHS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, FRONT/REAR CLOSETS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT WORK. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST HAVE THE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS OF THE SANITIZING AGENT) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CONTINUE TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP, FRONT FREEZER FAN GUARD COVER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN REAR/ FRONT STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER/ FILL HOLES IN WALL.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS, FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP ALSO CLEAN FRONT FREEZER FAN GUARD COVER (DUSTY).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS, FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR. NEED TO FILL HOLES IN WALL FRONT/REAR STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

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

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

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

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT NEED TO PROVIDE.