Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WENDY'S on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641504
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576254
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566032
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565671
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM, AND ON CEILING IN DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561111
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552373
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546490
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM WAS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG URINAL. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THAT THERE IS A WORK ORDER OUT FOR REPAIR. WASHROOM HAS A STALL WITH A WORKING TOILET.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMP SINKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528390
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528227
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER AND HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523994
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76.3F IN MEN'S CUSTOMERS/ STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR ABOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A CASE OF RAW SHELLED EGGS RANGING FROM 59.7F-59.9F ON A CART IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND EGGS AT 45.0F.APPX. 15 DOZEN $13.05.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN SINK BASIN AND FAUCETS AT FRONT HAND SINK AND LEAKING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN AREA.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER AND HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484421
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473012
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST WALL AT 67F. FOUND CHICKEN STORED IN SAID FREEZER. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56F - 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE STORING TCS FOODS (NEW INVENTORY) IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER FLIP CIRCUIT SWITCH FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TURN OFF COOLER WHILE STOCKING FRIDGE OR FREEZER. WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE NOW AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. REACH IN FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE FREEZER UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453923
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING AROUND AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREPARATION AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND PAPER DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR DAMANGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS TO PREVENT WATER BUILD-UP AND PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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