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WENDY'S

2312 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for WENDY'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638241

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS SCOOPING FRIES WITH A METAL SCOOP INTO PAPER CUPS WITH LONG PAINTED FINGERNAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH PAINTED FINGERNAILS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHILE PERFORMING ANY TASK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR WITH ANY FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PUT GLOVES ON DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOLD HOLDING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.3F AND 110.3F. EGGS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN, UNCOVERED COOKS LINE COLD HOLDING BOX WITH RAW EGGS AT 54F. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO RETURN THE EGGS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY ONE DOZEN EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL CLEAN STORED PLASTIC HOT HOLD HOLDING FOOD CONTAINERS IN POOR CONDITION WITH MELTED PLASTIC AND BADLY STAIN, ENCRUSTED WITH BAKED ON GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150591

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY INSIDE CORRAL ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/6/17 REPORT#2116696 NOT CORRECTED. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED. 34 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT REDENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116696

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND 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: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983054

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND 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 DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE DRAIN BOARD ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. INTERIOR SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE OFFICE IS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3- COMP AND 2-COMP SINKS IN REAR. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND CO2 TANKS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZE. FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD AND FILTERS. DETACHED CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751665

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT LINE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT 49.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP SIDE THAT WAS JUST PREPPED.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED IN ACCESSIBLE AND INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF .OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT AND NO PAPER TOWELS WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CAN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL SINKS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER FRYER PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF AT CONDIMENT STORAGE IN DINING AREA,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,UNDER SIDE OF SODA MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR BREAD RACK IN REAR AREA,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631380

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND 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: ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH AND DUST ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576130

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 2312 N ASHLAND 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: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NEAR GRILL WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION . DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HADNLE BROKEN ON WENDYS WARMING OVEN IN REAR OR KITHCEN. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 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 2405949.

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