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53
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Wendy'S #000981

5456 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Norwood Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2015-04-03
Pass Rate
60%
3 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2015-04-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2013, 2011)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 23×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition serious
2015-04-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

2015-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF OR ALL CONTAINERS COVERED. OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, DUMPSTER NOT PROVIDED WITH LID. LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING FROM DUMPSTER CREATING RODENT NUISANCE. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

2014-12-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS BY FRONT SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

2014-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMEPRATURE AT 68.0 F, FOUND SALAD DRESSING AND SALAD WITH CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATI...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.5 F AND 54.8 F- SALAD DRESSING, OPEN MAYONNAISE AND CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEAFY GREENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR B...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MELT/REMOVE ICE IN COOLER/FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON VENTILATION HOOD.

2013-09-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-09-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTE WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. THE SAID SINK HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN WITH BROKEN (2) LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES (PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS ON 06-24-11). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING WHEELS AND LEGS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLE...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA (FRONT AND REAR) WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.---------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2011-06-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining

2011-06-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found observed front entrance/exit door(south door)not rodent,and insect proofed, door had 1/4, to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of door, and side of door, also found drive thru window not insect proofed, window had 1/4 inch gap on bootom of window. Citati...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Found observed 2 compartment sink(prep sink), not draining properly, clear water backing up from floor drain, also found mop sink faucet in state of disrepair(broken)at time of inspection on 6/10/2011. Citation issued#H000071343, with a court date o...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack, cooler shelving, storage shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in kitchen prep areas need re-grouting, floor had deep gaps.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings in prep areas, storage areas need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.

2010-10-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM COMPUTER TO CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. 3 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OPPOSITE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;MISSING BASE WALL OPPOSITE REAR HAND SINK,MUST BE REPLACED

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 THERMOMETER IN SALAD PREP COOLER,MUST BE 4...

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