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WENDY'S

4901 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636803

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621197

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PART OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR STRUCTURE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH A RUST COLORED SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH REUSABLE APRON ON. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED NEW APRON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE APRON WHEN HANDLING TRASH AND BEFORE EXITING KITCHEN AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE NOT CLEAN. NOTED DEBRIS AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NOTED SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2604969 CONDUCTED ON 10/21/24 NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. OBSERVED BUSINESS LICENSE COVERING REPORT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604969

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DOG WALKING IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANIMAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE TO PICK UP GARBAGE DURING WRITING OF REPORT MUST REMOVE TRASH AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE/DRY MOPS CORRECTLY. COS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING IN THE MEN'S PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT COVERING/SHIELDING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581378

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19--THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577750

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND SHELF NEXT TO THE GRILL AND FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564656

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563191

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562818

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK; WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED HANDSINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE), AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/11/2022 REPORT #2554144 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-303.11) FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE THE "BUN" WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554144

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB INSIDE THE "BUN" WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU OFFERING A CHOCOLATE MILK WITH 140 CALORIES AND ADDED SWEETENERS; NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500549

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERKY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR OOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATON VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472266

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT OF FACIITY NEAR CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401985

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 4901 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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