MAR 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WENDY'S.
BEAT. 47/100
4412 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 17, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILTIY. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS WERE FILLED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERAURE OF 84.7F AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK WITH TEMPERED FAUCET. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERAURE OF 87.7F AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH SEPARATE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100F- 110F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
AUG 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
AUG 122024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UNCLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
JUL 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SMALL OVEN USED TO COOK BACON WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES IN DINING AREA AND DRIVE THRU WITH SODA BUILDUP ON NOZZLES AND IN DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA WITH SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS IN DINING AREA WITH SPILLAGE IN CABINET NEAR FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND CABINET ON NORTHEAST WALL NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR HAS DEAD INSECTS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA WITH SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE AT BASE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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MAY 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PLACING CRANBERRIES ON SALADS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. SALADS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CIATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND BEVERAGE STATION WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE NON TCS FOODS SUCH AS ORANGE JUICE AND WATER. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 32022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR IN THE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA AND MENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302022FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2022
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT DRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE.DISHMACHINE BEING USED FILLED WITH CONTAINERS,ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025. MUST REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
AUG 232021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15--OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR KNOB ON INTERIOR OF MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR KNOB AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GARBAGE ON GROUND IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT BEWTWEEN 8:45AM AND 9:15AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND EGGS WERE BEING PREPARED. AT 9:15AM CERTIFIED MANAGER SYEDA RIZVI ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH DISHES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. DURING INSPECTION MANAGEMENT DRAINED AND REFILLED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 200-400PPM QUATERNARY AMONIUM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 242020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNOZZLE/DRIP TRAY AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT REAR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE SHOWED MANAGER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE INCOMPLETE. MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OBSERVED TO BE ZERO.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
DEC 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING GRILL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CORE
OCT 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. WHEN DISHMACHINE IS FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION FORM AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL FORM AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’ TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. NO CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TAYLOR MACHINE (SLUSH MACHINE) WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK.--------MUST PROVIDE HOLDER FOR 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER.
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