WENDY'S

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DRIVE-THRU BEVERAGE STATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ONE EMPLOYEE WORK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR PROTECTION

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH INSIDE CONTAINER.EMPLOYEE CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM (91.4 F-92.0 F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GREEN PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR AND TORN GASKET FOR THE HAMBURGER 1 DOOR COOLER FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(LARGE OPENING) AND RECYCLABLE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD BOXES AND MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIDS FOR MENTIONED DUMPSTERS LIDS- MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON EXHAUST HOOD REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND VENTILATION IN WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND COMPLETE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11((B) OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE AND SHOW BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,CHILI, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IS POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE TOP OF FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUPPLIES IN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN (HATS,HAIRNETS, CAPS ETC).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA/INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE TOP OF FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUPPLIES IN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN (HATS,HAIRNETS, CAPS ETC).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MOP SINK IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed employees working in food prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear proper restraints and to maintain.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Previous inspection report summary from report # 1734762, dated 3-24-16, not displayed and visible to all customers. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to customers at all times. Inspection report summary provided today. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE REAR PREP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPACE BEHIND THE DRIVE THRU SODA DISPENSER TO HAVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY HAS AN INTERNAL FOODHANDLER/SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM WITH A CHECKLIST ON SITE BUT NO IDPH LETTER STATING THAT SAID PROGRAM IS APPROVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN LETTER ON SITE OR TO HAVE ALL FOODHANDLERS TAKE ANSI APPROVED COURSES AND TO MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1591990, DATED 12-21-15: VIOLATION 38-"HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 42-"MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS." OBSERVED LEAK NOT REPAIRED AND MANAGER AND DRIVE THRU EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE ALL FOODHANDLERS ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE REAR PREP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPACE BEHIND THE DRIVE THRU SODA DISPENSER TO HAVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY HAS AN INTERNAL FOODHANDLER/SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM WITH A CHECKLIST ON SITE BUT NO IDPH LETTER STATING THAT SAID PROGRAM IS APPROVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN LETTER ON SITE OR TO HAVE ALL FOODHANDLERS TAKE ANSI APPROVED COURSES AND TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 1 DOOR SALAD COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.