Wendy's #11743

Chicago Health Dept

145 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

Inspection history

JUN 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. FOUND EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LB WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $22. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH CHOCOLATE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13

2026

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 5

2026

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BEEF BURGERS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF BURGERS RANGED 88.5F-90.9F. FOOD VALUED AT $67 AT 13LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND BOILED EGGS (50.1F) AND DICED TOMATOES (45.3-46.0F). VALUED AT $14 AT 6LBS DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MAINTENANCE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR COOLER. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 7

2025

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53°F. SAID COOLERS HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION / TAGGED UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE COOKING AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA.

show all 23 inspections →

APR 16

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 8

2025

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 120F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 130F AND SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 120F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE GARBAGE CORRAL AREA WITHOUT A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING LID TO CONTAIN THE GARBAGE AND PREVENT PEST CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 4

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 THE DOOR FOR THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET OF THE COOLER.

AUG 27

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA BETWEEN THE 2 FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DOOR FOR THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET OF THE COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 17

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 9

2024

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 129F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED RAW BACON AT 54F SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 2 FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS, ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE DINING ROOM, IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

REPAIR THE CEILING WATER LEAK NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.

JAN 12

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DISCARD WASTE INTO TRASHBIN THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON GLOVES AND COOK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS THAT MAY CAUSE CONTAMINATION TO FOOD PRODUCTS OR EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN DESIGNATED AREA FOR PROPER AIR DRYING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYER AND PRESSURE COOKER IN PREP AREA AND ALONGSIDE STAND UP REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CUP HOLDERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS .

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

JUL 16

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,CUSTOMERS SODA AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA (TRASH BIN),OPENING IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CUP HOLDERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILIN VENTS IN STORAGE AREA AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MAR 16

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 7

2019

PASS · 0 violations

APR 29

2019

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEVRIS ON FLOORS INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDER FRONT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

APR 22

2019

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SHIFT MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS BEFORE END OF INSPECTION AT BOTH HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEVRIS ON FLOORS INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDER FRONT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

JAN 11

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP & DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 1ST DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 20

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE SPILL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

SEP 12

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 25

2017

PASS · 0 violations

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →