WENDY'S #001168.
2312 N ASHLAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FOUND AT 48F UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERTURE OF 40F OR LESS DUE TO DOOR NOT TIGHTLY CLOSED. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER DROPPED TO 41.2 F DURING INSPECTION ONCE DOOR WAS CLOSED TIGHTLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 25 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.3F VALUED AT $40, 15LBS OF CHEESE AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F VALUED AT $40, 10 LBS OF MAYONNAISE VALUED AT $10 AT 48.9F, 5 GALLONS OF MILK VALUED AT $50 AT 48.9 F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY CONTRIBUTING TO TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO RISE. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND GASKETS ARE IN FULL REPAIR.
FEB 62014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1092485 DATED 6/27/13,POSTED ON PREMISES. INFORMED THAT PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010.
OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING NEAR WATER PIPES BY HOT WATER HEATER, IN CEILING BY PIPES INSIDE WATER SERVICE CLOSET, AND IN CEILING BY SODA HOSES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HOOKUP ON TWO TAYLOR SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINES LOCATED IN FRONT OF STORE. TAGGED BOTH MACHINES AND INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOT WATER HOOKUP AT BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG AND NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR REMOVAL.
JUN 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHTOOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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OCT 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE SALAD COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
SEP 282012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE DINING AREA, WASHROOMS AND PREP AREAS. 20 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE SALAD COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
FEB 292012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SANDWICH ASSEMBLY AREA.
JAN 132011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION FROM 11-1-10 #154607 REMAINS.
VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11-1-10 #154607.
NOV 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR SLIPPERY AND GREASY. MUST DE-GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR HORACIO SOBERANIS. CERTIFIED MANAGER BENNIE ELLISON NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-11-09 #154949 NOT POSTED VISIBLE. FOUND STORED INSIDE PAPER REPORT AND POSTED WAS OLD, "GOOD" SUMMARY FROM 10-14-08 #1112.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN HALLWAY TO DINING ROOM, MUST REPAIR.
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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED FOR WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION.
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