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WENDY'S

7601 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WENDY'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640804

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627312

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE OUTSIDE DOOR AND INSIDE EDGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT BROKEN NOT ALLOWING DOOR TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SPRATING FROM A LINE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AREAS...ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613820

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLER. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNITS: SOUR CREAM 47.3F, CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE 50.5F, AND SHREDDED CHEESE 51.4F. ALL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: BOTH PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 54.2F AND 52.4F. INSTD TO HAVE UNITS ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. PER MANAGER RESET COOLERS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SURGE. BOTH UNITS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 38.9F AND 38.2F BY END OF INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NOTED NEAR REAR FROSTY MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD BASE NOTED NEAR UTILITY SINK.INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593077

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FROSTY MACHINE PLUMBING NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK OR REPLACE PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS: IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET, IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA, ICE MACHINE AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE COVING AND OTHER FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE FACILITY WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK BENEATH SLOPED METAL PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL OR ADD SEAL BENEATH METAL PLATE TO COVER HOLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FACILITIES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570702

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE EXTERIOR WALK IN freezer.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FLITER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560140

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REACH IN COOLER: SOUR CREAM 50.1F, VARIETY OF SALAD DRESSINGS 48.0F-50.1F, AND HALF AND HALF 48.OF. ALL SAID ITEMS STATE KEEP REFRIGERATED ON PACKAGING. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, DOOR ON COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GASKET NOT FITTING TIGHTLY. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE. EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544765

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS FOR GREASE AT FLAT TOP GRILL, USING PLASTIC BAGS IN OPEN CONTAINERS TO COLLECT GREASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544565

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS FOR GREASE AT FLAT TOP GRILL, USING PLASTIC BAGS IN OPEN CONTAINERS TO COLLECT GREASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/25/21 REPORT 2521977 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. S 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS BOTTOMS OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING, FOOD PREP, AND REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521977

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS BOTTOMS OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING, FOOD PREP, AND REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370531

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY AREA, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR FROSTY MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND OUTLETS, GROUT OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR TILES, AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316090

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, POP AND ICE DISPENSERS IN SELF-SERVICE AREA AND ICE BIN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY AREA, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR FROSTY MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND OUTLETS, GROUT OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR TILES, AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND POP MACHINE AND ACROSS FROM DRIVE THRU AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA, WALL VENT NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, FRIES, GREASE BUILDUP, CUP LIDS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279403

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FROSTY MACHINE ENCASED WITH LIQUID DEBRIS AND SPLASHES OF LIQUID ON THE SIDES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ENCASED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND THE CORNERS OF WALLS AROUND THE COOKING AND PREPPING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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