Lindy's/Chili
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Lindy's/Chili has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 28, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Lindy's/Chili's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 28, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lindy's/Chili on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSER STATMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, DATE TCS FOODS WITH THE SOLD BY, DISCARDED, OR COMSUMED BY DATE.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH SOILED APRON. INSTD TO CHANGE APRON AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POTATO SILCER IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING, SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT, BAR AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN HOT FUDGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANINAG TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD INSIDE THE BAR CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER, FRONT BAR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, AND BAR GUN HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE, KEEP SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK ITEMS IN THE REAR NOT ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AROUND RUBBER GASKETS AND DOORS, AND DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS,STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND SIDES OF FLAT TOP.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT AND BEHIND BAR ON LEDGES AND AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND STOVE,DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEVEL OUT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING.CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY AND PROVIDE SEWER CAP IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS, EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND SIDES OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVER AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, BEVERAGE STATION, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRIILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING LINE, GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR MOTOR OF UNUSED FREEZER, DUST BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. PROVIDE SAKE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lindy's/Chili last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lindy's/Chili on file is from Aug 28, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lindy's/Chili?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Lindy's/Chili.
Has Lindy's/Chili's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindy's/Chili have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lindy's/Chili means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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