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WENDY'S

8302 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637213

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKS AND ITS LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630162, DATE 1-22-26. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

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Inspection history

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523463

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (78.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER:MILK 47.3F-48.2F, HALF & HALF 48.2F, SOUR CREAM 48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $61.63. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATIOIN ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373581

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015578

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303433

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WERE TRAYS STORED INSIDE. ALSO, FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVE THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 6 BIG FLIES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240909

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117177

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081683

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S 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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, CUP HOLDERS, FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, AND PAPER TOWEL STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982002

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S 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: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981470

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S 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 DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN CLOSED THE BACK LID HAS AN OPENING 8 INCHES FROM THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. ALL LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY WHEN CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734393

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S 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 THE GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A MOP BUCKET NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576103

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8302 S 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA BY THE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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