Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for WENDY'S on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
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.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144267
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU ICECREAM MACHINE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT, AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN HOOD/FLITER OVER REAR COOKING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135633
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING(ELECTRICAL STEAMER) UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU ICECREAM MACHINE PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT, AND RESEAL.ALSO CLEAN HOOD/FILTER OVER REAR COOKING AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981469
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, USING FOAM TO SEAL (AT NORTH SIDE OF WALL NEAR ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLBASE). INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED WIRING AT DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979051
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/31/16 REPORT 1735167 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAS CONNECTIONS. 34 OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. NOTED FLOOR MAT ON TOP OF CONCRETE SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL TILE NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, USING FOAM TO SEAL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED WIRING AT DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735167
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAS CONNECTIONS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB MISSING INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516455
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459733
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434565
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401679
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1150733
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OUT SIDE BAG/BOX STORAGE,AND FRONT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOZZEL LEAKING A TOP FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
577670
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO ELIMAINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP ENCRUSTED IN TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DOOR AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER. EXPOSED DRY WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AGEA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILD NEED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND HAVE HAIR RESTRAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
577207
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7601 S CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO ELIMAINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP ENCRUSTED IN TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DOOR AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER. EXPOSED DRY WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AGEA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD NEED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60652
97 of 136 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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