Wendy's

Chicago Health Dept

7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

Inspection history

NOV 19

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE OUTSIDE DOOR AND INSIDE EDGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT BROKEN NOT ALLOWING DOOR TO FULLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER SPRATING FROM A LINE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL AREAS...ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLER. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNITS: SOUR CREAM 47.3F, CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE 50.5F, AND SHREDDED CHEESE 51.4F. ALL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

BOTH PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 54.2F AND 52.4F. INSTD TO HAVE UNITS ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. PER MANAGER RESET COOLERS DUE TO ELECTRICAL SURGE. BOTH UNITS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 38.9F AND 38.2F BY END OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NOTED NEAR REAR FROSTY MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT CAUSING POOLING WATER. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD BASE NOTED NEAR UTILITY SINK.INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

APR 19

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FROSTY MACHINE PLUMBING NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK OR REPLACE PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS: IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET, IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA, ICE MACHINE AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASE COVING AND OTHER FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE FACILITY WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK BENEATH SLOPED METAL PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL OR ADD SEAL BENEATH METAL PLATE TO COVER HOLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FACILITIES.

FEB 3

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE EXTERIOR WALK IN freezer.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FLITER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JUN 29

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REACH IN COOLER: SOUR CREAM 50.1F, VARIETY OF SALAD DRESSINGS 48.0F-50.1F, AND HALF AND HALF 48.OF. ALL SAID ITEMS STATE KEEP REFRIGERATED ON PACKAGING. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, DOOR ON COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GASKET NOT FITTING TIGHTLY. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE. EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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NOV 29

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS FOR GREASE AT FLAT TOP GRILL, USING PLASTIC BAGS IN OPEN CONTAINERS TO COLLECT GREASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

NOV 22

2021

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS FOR GREASE AT FLAT TOP GRILL, USING PLASTIC BAGS IN OPEN CONTAINERS TO COLLECT GREASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/25/21 REPORT 2521977 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. S 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS BOTTOMS OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING, FOOD PREP, AND REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

JUN 25

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS BOTTOMS OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING, FOOD PREP, AND REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA, FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY AREA, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN OFFICE, LOOSE BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR FROSTY MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND OUTLETS, GROUT OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR TILES, AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

OCT 18

2019

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, POP AND ICE DISPENSERS IN SELF-SERVICE AREA AND ICE BIN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND POP MACHINE AND ACROSS FROM DRIVE THRU AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA, WALL VENT NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, FRIES, GREASE BUILDUP, CUP LIDS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND SURFACES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2019

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FROSTY MACHINE ENCASED WITH LIQUID DEBRIS AND SPLASHES OF LIQUID ON THE SIDES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ENCASED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND THE CORNERS OF WALLS AROUND THE COOKING AND PREPPING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU ICECREAM MACHINE PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT, AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN HOOD/FLITER OVER REAR COOKING AREA.

JAN 18

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING(ELECTRICAL STEAMER) UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE DRIVE THRU ICECREAM MACHINE PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT, AND RESEAL.ALSO CLEAN HOOD/FILTER OVER REAR COOKING AREA.

JAN 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, USING FOAM TO SEAL (AT NORTH SIDE OF WALL NEAR ATTACHED PIPING AND WALLBASE). INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED WIRING AT DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 6

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/31/16 REPORT 1735167 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAS CONNECTIONS. 34 OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. NOTED FLOOR MAT ON TOP OF CONCRETE SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL TILE NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, USING FOAM TO SEAL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED WIRING AT DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAS CONNECTIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB MISSING INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

AUG 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

APR 4

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

MAR 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

SEP 13

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OUT SIDE BAG/BOX STORAGE,AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOZZEL LEAKING A TOP FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 3

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO ELIMAINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP ENCRUSTED IN TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DOOR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER. EXPOSED DRY WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AGEA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD NEED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND HAVE HAIR RESTRAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.

MAR 1

2011

PASS 5 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO ELIMAINATE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP ENCRUSTED IN TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DOOR AREA.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER. EXPOSED DRY WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR IN DRY STORAGE AGEA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD NEED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 15

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE BUIL-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS.

FEB 22

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 19

2010

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS WITH GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SMOKE ODOR REMAINS ON PREMISES. INSTD TO HAVE ALL PARTS OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FREE OF OFFENSIVE ODORS.

FEB 17

2010

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. (INCLUDING FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, UNUSED STORAGE DRAWERS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMOKE ODOR/FUMES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO BE ODOR FREE. RECOMMENDED TO RESERVICE DINING AREA.

FEB 11

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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