JUL 1
2015
PASS · 0 violations
WENDY'S #001206.
Chicago Health Dept
1623 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2015.
Last inspected Jul 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 16
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VARIOUS LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 15
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GRILL, AND FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS. CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND VENTILATION HOODS(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK. SECURE LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
MAY 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation not corrected: 05-13-2013, report: 1277831: #19-Outside garbage and dumpster area not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed garbage dumpster with broken middle lid thats not tight fitting, with wasted grease on top of others lids creating a rodent and insect nuisance. Instructed to replace dumpster lid with tight fitting lid to prevent rodent and insect entry. Critical citation issued 7-42-09.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
See violation #14
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear exhaust hood not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint surface.
MAY 13
2013
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside garbage and dumpster area not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed garbage dumpster with broken middle lid thats not tight fitting, with wasted grease on top of others lids creating a rodent and insect nuisance. Instructed to replace dumpster lid with tight fitting lid to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear exhaust hood not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint surface.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood filters, can opener and exterior of cooking equipemnt not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided for coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Manager in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers and employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints.
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NOV 30
2012
FAIL 11 violations 6 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
AT 9A.M THE REACHIN COLD HOLDING UNIT DID NOT MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. THE 51.2F. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). WHEN THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED FAX OVER A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX 312 746 4240 AND A INSPECTOR RETURN TO CHECK THE UNIT.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS. RANGEING FROM 51.4 TO 55.6 MAYO 64 OZ,PICO DE GALO 1LB,PABALNO 1LB, SHREDD ASIAGO 1/4, GUACAMOL 12OZ, SHREDD CHEDDAR 1/4 SALS 1/4, SLICE BROCILLI, TOTAL COST 15.98 TOTAL POUND 1.75LBS MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE FOOD CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-OO5(A).
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
THE DRIVE THRU FROSTY MACHINE HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE UNIT.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. INSTRUCTRD TO HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER AS WELL AS HOT WATER SO UNIT CAN BE WASHED PROPERLY. WHEN VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED FAX OVER A LETTER 312 746 4240. THE INSPECTOR WILL COME BACK TO REMOVE THE TAG
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND THE MENS BATH ROOM FILLED WITH FECES, ECT.AND WOULD NOT FLUSH PROPERLY.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN. MANGER FIXED THE BATHROOM DURING OUR INSPECTION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE FRONT EAST DOOR HAS A TWO INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORAND THE WEST DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTO38-020M OF THE DOOR.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ONLY A COPY.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE ORIGINAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND BULK ONES ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM. IN THE WALK IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, IN BETWEEN HOT COOKING,ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODAND THE POP MACHINE AND NOZZLES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR SYRUP STORAGE/MOP SINK ROOM/FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING. SEWAGE CAP NEEDS TO REPLACE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS/ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILLS, FRYERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MANGERS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR NETS OR HAT.
MAY 2
2011
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
APR 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations
APR 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH EXPOSED HAND BOWLS IN PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ONE SLOW DRAINING, CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND ONE COMPLETELY STOPPED UP, SINK IS TAGGED BY THE CDPH, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MUST FAX A LETTER TO HEALTH DEPT ONCE REPAIRED, FAX NUMBER #312 746-4240 INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND LADIES TOILET STOPPED UP, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PLUNGER AT ONCE, AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BENEATH REAR SYRUP STORAGE/MOP SINK ROOM/FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
NOV 17
2010
PASS 5 violations
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
APR 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served,POSTED AS REQUIRED.
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 WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WERE NOTED.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BENEATH REAR SYRUP STORAGE/MOP SINK ROOM/FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR CLOSET.
APR 6
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 26
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 19
2010
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS CLEANING DOWN TABLES,WORKING GRILL STATION,BAGGING FOODS AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.FRONT EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED PERSON ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #156817 #33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAILED CLEANING ICE MACHINE,IN BETWEEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOUNTAIN DRINK LID STORAGE.MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AS REQUIRED,VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.
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