WENDY'S

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED BLUE CONTAINER WITH WATER USED FOR CLEANING OF CHAIRS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEM INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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 FRONT PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE MENS TOILET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed a black mold-like substance built up on the interior surfaces of both coca cola ice machines (used for human consumption) used for customer self service. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: at the floor drain of the three compartment sink, behind the soda boxes in the rear of facility, and behind the drive thru frosty machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the men's washroom handsink not functioning: no water comes out. Sink is motion activated and facility states no battery on site. Instructed facility to repair and maintain hot and cold running water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected: found both customer self service soda machine top loading ice machine with a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Instructed facility to cease use of said ice machines until cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor in the rear grease receptacle area and under the fryers to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND POTATOES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM RUBBER GLOVES ONTO POTATOES READY TO BAKE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOX OF POTATOES FROM THE SAID LOCATION INTO PROPER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER RELOCATE GLOVES) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND INA ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH OILL TANK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING/WET MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND MANAGER AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR).

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, CHILI, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. FOODS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT RPOPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.