Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's

3685 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Mar 29, 2019

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 29, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's's record stops at Mar 29, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 29, 2019

Complaint

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD BEING STORED WITHOUT LABELS OF IDENTIFICATION NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Jan 18, 2018

License

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed front dry storage room without lighting. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector notes: Observed front dry storage room with porous raw wood walls. Must paint or seal all raw woods surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's on file is from Mar 29, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Coss Foods, Incorporated — Lindy's and Gertie's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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