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WENDY'S

7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611378

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CONDIMENTS SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS ROLLING RACKS,PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREPPING STATION,HOT HOLDING CORRALS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN CORRALS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT WALL BASE WHERE SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN DINING AREA.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355941

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311662

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311379

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293336

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290873

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OFFICE AREA,SHELF IN THE 2ND DRIVE THRU AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181718

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177027

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, CHILI). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING LARGE 30 GALLON CONTAINER WITH UNDRAINED ICE BEING USED TO STORE ICEBURG LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT ALLOWS ICE TO BE SELF DRAINING AND BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE FULLY IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRACKED STORAGE LIDS FOR STRAWBERRY LEMONADE AND ALSO FOR FRESH HAMBURGERS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER OVEN IN PREP AREA/ INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DUMP SINK UNDER COFFEE STATION SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065144

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER. FEMALE EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS AND TOUCHING INGREDIENTS SUCH AS LETTUCE, CHEESE, TOMATOES TO ASSEMBLE IN READY TO EAT SALADS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/29/16 REPORT 1937790 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/29/17 REPORT 2009533 NOT CORRECTED: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. NO PROOF OF INTERNAL TRAINING THAT IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009533

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SPRING MIX-51.6F, CUT TOMATOES-48.7F, WHITE MILK-49.1F, MIXED GREENS-52.2F AND 53.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 400 PPM(QUATENARY AMMONIUM). THE RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION LEVEL IS 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN AND CLEAN THE SINK, AND SET IT UP MAKING SURE THE CONCENTRATION IS 200 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 6-29-16 ON REPORT# 1937790 NOT CORRECTED: -45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN OUT THE ENTIRE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REMOVING ALL FOOD DEBRIS)BEFORE SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THREE DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN THE DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937790

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588624

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF CONSTRUCTION DUST.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALLBASE AT EAST WALL OF UTILITY SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

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121 of 154 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 2373870.

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