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WENDY'S

242 W GARFIELD BLVD · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

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

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1576133

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1546736

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1532222

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1152179

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228370

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILLS. POP IN A BOX STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT IN 3 COMP SINK AREA AND GRILL AREA. COVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRYER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR CHILI STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234814

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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: EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON WHEELS AND INTERIOR CARBINETS OF FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING & OUTLETS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BY DRIVE THRU-OUT SURROUNDING BEVERAGE STATION AND FLOOR AND DRAIN INSIDE CABINET OF DRIVE-THRU BEVERAGE STATION WITH SOME STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP AT DRAIN LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN, AND KEEP DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLBASE LOOSE WITH GAPS THRU-OUT DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234605

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE PREPARING SALADS WITH LONG, SILVER PAINTED FINGERNAILS. INSTD MANAGER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MAINTAIN FINGERNAILS SHORT, TRIMMED AND UNPOLISHED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE ROACH NOTED ON COUNTERTOP IN REAR. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN CORNER OF DINING AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE DRAIN FLIES (OVER 10) IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED ON WHEELS AND INTERIOR CARBINETS OF FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING & OUTLETS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF STORAGE AREAS BEHIND WIRE RACKS AND ALSO ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BY BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLBASE LOOSE WITH GAPS THRU-OUT DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
537800

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
585564

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

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 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
585471

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES IN PREMISE .13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP/SYURP ROOM AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM /NEAR WASHROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE WALL AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
580701

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT IN HOT WATER ROOM,MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
74420

Location recorded for this inspection · WENDY'S · 242 W GARFIELD BLVD

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SURFACES i.e. SHELVES IN COOLERS SEAL WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT. CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP REPAIR SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL TUBING LEADING FROM THE SODA SYRUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN REAR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT i.e. BEVERAGE CENTER ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES OR REPLACE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 6778.

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