Lindys and Gerties Original
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2018
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lindys and Gerties Original stretching back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Jan 10, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed approximately 30 mice droppings in the dry storage room (near front door), 15 on the floor in the corner of the bar, and 5 in the closet in kitchen. Found 1 dead mouse in the closet in kitchen. Must remove all droppings, dead mouse and detail clean and sanitize closet and bar floors. Advised to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 175.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, BEER COOLER IN DINING AREA AND SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN FURNACE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SHAKE PREP COOLER NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATO WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING HAMBURGERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD, MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. USE OF A COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNWRAPPED TORTILLAS FROM CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHAKE MIXER, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: STANDING WASTE WATER BACKUP AT DRAIN AT 3-COMARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT FOUNTAIN AREA IN FRONT.INST. TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WORKING BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS, TOILETS NOT FLUSHING. INST. TO REPAIRS SAME, CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR GREASY NEEDS CLEANING. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING PANEL WATER DAMAGED AT DINING AREA AT SEVICE KITCHEN WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.WORK TABLE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN NEAR WINDOWS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT ICE MACHINE INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER.
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Dec 10, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lindys and Gerties Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lindys and Gerties Original on file is from Jan 10, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lindys and Gerties Original?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lindys and Gerties Original.
Has Lindys and Gerties Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindys and Gerties Original have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lindys and Gerties Original means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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