Gertie's Ice Cream/Lindy's Chili

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap under the rear exit door and observed a opening at the door knob bottom. Instructed to repair/seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in the front food prep area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to remove all items. Clean and maintain all areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving and the fan guard in the rear walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking equipment and under the flat top. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the following areas in need of a detail cleaning under and behind equipment and shelving...the rear storage areas...the rear dish washing area and ice machine area...the front food service area under and behind equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in santizing solution when not in use

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and prep cooler. Instd to store knives properly in between use

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior walls of the walk in cooler to remove black substance. Also clean shelving. Must clean the interior of the ice cream freezers to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front hand sink with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out in between equipment, along the wall, in corners, inside the walk in cooler and underneath crates.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields in the rear dish washing area missing the end caps. Must repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior panel of ice machine with debris. Instd to clean and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: All pipes at reach in cooler area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in corner of rear storage area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors around heavy equipment not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on surfaces under grill. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings above utility sink and along walls under front counter in prep area. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep area, fan guard inside walk-in cooler, food and debris on floors in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in front prep area and end caps missing on light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2279340 on 3-13-19:58-observed no proof of allergen training from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of onions and potatoes without proper labeling. Instructed that food storage containers must be identified with the common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front and back doors with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the doors. Instructed that the doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest and pest harborage.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink next to the 3 comp sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device to be serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and broken ceiling tile in the dry storage area, the area above the 3 comp sink, and throughout the back kitchen area. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor in front prep area, instructed to remove/dry mop. Also observed mising floor tiles in front prep grill area, instructed to replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the front hand sink cold water handle in poor repair, instructed to repair handle or replace.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in side storage closet, instructed to organize, and remove items not being used.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Interior of chest freezers with excessive ice build-up. Instd to defrost same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall in toilet room with peeling paint. Instd to remove peeling paint. Replace missing ceiling tiles in rear.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 3 mouse droppings on top of the hot water heater in the rear, 7-9 mouse droppings on the floor next to the rear ice cream freezer. Instructed to provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink right basin leaking at the bottom. Instructed to repair and maintain the 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the grill and fryers with accumulated food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front interior of fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall coving in rear storage behind 2 door freezer, instructed to replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: See violation #14.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace and maintain the missing floor tiles to the area at the entrance front door and at the door leading to the rear.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing tile to the storage area across from the walk in cooler and the water stained ceiling tiles above the mop sink in the rear.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the slow draining washbowl in the toilet room and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop in a sanitize bin.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1434545, dated april 03, 2014 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: 32-must remove and maintain rust from racks inside walk in cooler and grease trap. 33-must detail clean and maintain the following: interior/exterior of all cooking equipment. Storage racks inside walk in cooler and interior of all coolers/freezers (remove excess ice build up) exterior of grease trap and storage racks above 3-compartment sink. 34-must detail clean and maintain the floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment and in walk in cooler. 34-must replace missing/damage floor tiles under 3-compartment, storage area by office and by rear door. 35-must replace missing wall tiles under 3-compartment sink and where ever needed. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace and maintain the missing floor tiles to the area at the entrance front door and at the door leading to the rear.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing tile to the storage area across from the walk in cooler and the water stained ceiling tiles above the mop sink in the rear.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the slow draining washbowl in the toilet room and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store the ice scoop in a sanitize bin.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove and maintain rust from racks inside walk in cooler and grease trap.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: interior/exterior of all cooking equipment. Storage racks inside walk in cooler and interior of all coolers/freezers (remove excess ice build up) exterior of grease trap and storage racks above 3-compartment sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing/damage floor tiles under 3-compartment, storage area by office and by rear door.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment and in walk in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing wall tiles under 3-compartment sink and where ever needed.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear a hair restraint when handling food or utensils.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink leaking profusely from the pipe underneath the compartment closest to the exit door and from the upper middle compartment. Instructed to fix leak, seal upper middle compartment and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove and maintain rust from racks inside walk in cooler and grease trap.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: interior/exterior of all cooking equipment. Storage racks inside walk in cooler and interior of all coolers/freezers (remove excess ice build up) exterior of grease trap and storage racks above 3-compartment sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment and in walk in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing/damage floor tiles under 3-compartment, storage area by office and by rear door.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing wall tiles under 3-compartment sink and where ever needed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain slow draining exposed hand washing sink.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear a hair restraint when handling food or utensils.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Defrost chicken freezer and walk-in cooler storage shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind ice machine.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair wall behind ice machine, reattach wall coving rear storage.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: No hot water in restroom. Broken hot water tank under sink. Need to repair or replace. Reminded to wash hands in hand sink (exposed).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Defrost chicken freezer in rear side storage. Clean exterior of hamberger freezer. Clean walk-in cooler storage shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor behind ice machine.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair wall behind ice machine, and reattach wall coving rear storage(paper goods).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Rear storage lights out need to replace.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Need to remove empty cardboard boxes in rear.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.NEED BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1'GAP UNDER DOOR NEED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND REAR STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES ON COUNTER TOP AND STOVE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLE UP SO YOU DON'T GRAB WHERE THE PEOPLE EAT FROM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REAR CEILING MISSING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.NEED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK REMOVE HOSE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COUNTER TOPS IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, MILK MACHINE, FOUNTAIN DISPENSOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. ALL DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers not clean, excessive grease build-up. Clean same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in front not clean, excessive debris build-up. Clean and maintain.