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WENDY'S

3943 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

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
1578692

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 3943 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537786

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 3943 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537465

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 3943 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AREA ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH SYRUP AND SOME TRASH UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES COOKIE COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BY OFFICE).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE CLEANING CLOSET (NEXT TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIRNET ETC) IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471331

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 3943 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area by grill not clean, need detailed cleaning.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329274

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 3943 N HARLEM 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: Inside cabinet shelving by coffe dispensing equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet installed directly above 2 compartment sink drain board. Must relocate filtered faucet by 2 compartment sink so it can properly drain into 2 compartment sink drain.

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How results compare in ZIP 60634

254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2254315.

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