Gertie's Ice Cream Inc — Gertie's Ice Cream/Lindy's Chili
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
74
Score
GERTIE'S ICE CREAM INC, located at 7600 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 12, 2025, which resulted in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations. Over 24 scored inspections, the facility's record predominantly consists of low-risk assessments.
24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 6, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jun 12, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 10, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 5, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 12, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 8, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Mar 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Dec 12, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANTONIO ORTEGA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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