Gertie's Ice Cream/Lindy's Chili

March 8, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER THEIR THERMOMETER READING 50.1*F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION COOLER TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS LISTED BELOW BETWEEN 48.7*F - 51.0*F COOKED BEANS (COOKED 3/7/12) 49.7*F 4 LBS VALUE $10.00, RAW EGG (90) 50.1*F 4LBS $4.70, COOKED PASTA 50.5*F 4 LBS VALUE $8.00, 24LBS ANGUS BURGERS 51.0*F BOX STATES KEEP REF. BETWEEN 28*F-34*F VALUE $75.00, PRE FROZEN CHILI 46.9*F LABEL STATES KEEP FROZEN 18/5LB CONTAINERS 90LBS $150.00, WHIPPING CREAM 6 BOTTLES LABEL STATES REFRIGERATE 33*F-40*F CREAM TEMP AT THIS TIME 51.0*F VALUE $20.00 HOT DOGS 10LBS 48.7*F VALUE $20.00. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE ABOVE ITEMS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40 8F OR BELOW. DO NOT PUT ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS COOLER TIL RE INSPECTION.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector 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.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector 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.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, INSIDE FRYER DOORS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector 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.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REAR CEILING MISSING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector 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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 8, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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