Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WENDY'S on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635284
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE ALONG THE WALL BASE AND SAME INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619800
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM REAR AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL AND AREA FILLED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK WHERE SALADS ARE PREPPED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596210
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595795
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589657 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. #64-7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589657
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SALAD COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL WHEN READY TO [email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582986
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580274
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574158
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569368
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550040
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 53.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 10LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.HAIR NET WAS PUT ON DURING INSPECTION(COS)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND SODA STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR BUN STORAGE RACK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
64
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WALKING AROUND IN PREP AREA AND THEN WENT TO SINK AND MADE LEMONADE WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS.EMPLOYEE PLACED MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(2-112-340)
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522225
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUIDLUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN EAST VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401376
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60620
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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