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

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.

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

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

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. ALL DECORATION ITEMS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/ELIMINATE RUST.

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

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. VENTS THRU OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE IN REAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ABOVE REAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE RACKS AND BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT/ELIMINATE RUST.

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

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. VENTS THRU OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ABOVE REAR SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.