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8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE · Chicago, IL 60620
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WENDY'S on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
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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Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,CHILI,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.PPM'S ARE AT 0.0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT AND KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THICK GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD AND/OR DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THESE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE SURFACE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. WALLS IN DRIVE THRU WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Observed cold holing counter cooler (next to grill) not maintaining proper temperature. Observed ambient air temperature of 78.1F. Instructed must have all refrigeration with ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
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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