SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WENDY'S #000899.

EAT. 100/100

2053 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2015 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections (1 with conditions).

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 1
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor inside walk-in freezer and prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUL 1
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYER IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

MAY 20
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Exhaust hood and filter above fry station not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive grease build-up.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYER IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor inisde walk-in freezer and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

MAR 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager or certificate posted while serving and handling potentially hazardous foods-Chicken Breast Patty 167.8 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on duty during all hours of operation. Serious citation 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Exhaust hood and filter above fry station not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive grease build-up.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor inisde walk-in freezer and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not provided inside utility closet. Instructed to install adequate light for room.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed handsink side prep area is slow draining and front exposed handsink not provided with cold running water. Instructed to repair slow drain and provide cold running water at exposed handsink. Faucet(rear) for topload soft serve machine leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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JUL 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND CLOSETS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING WALL TILES NEAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES. DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA, AND BLACK LIKE MOLD ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JAN 3
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS.

OCT 14
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rear storage shelving in pop dispensing room had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint rust shall be repair/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, and storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and rear storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tiles in prep area need cleaning, walk in cooler walls not clean need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in prep area need cleaning. Missing light shields in storage room shall be provided.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear kitchen areas, storage areas need cleaning.

SEP 15
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN LIDS FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS(MIDDLE OF LIDS BROKEN).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED,MINERAL BUILD-UP(WHITE AND PINK)

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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