Wendy's

Chicago Health Dept

2215 N WASHTENAW AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

Inspection history

APR 13

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIOTITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2632960 ON 3/23/26. VIOLATION STATES " OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 23

2026

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, CHILLI). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING OR SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WASH TEMPERATURE @77F AND SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120F AND SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. NOTED MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 16

2025

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 18

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 16

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 6

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE OFFICE AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CABINETS BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS UNDER THE SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP STATION. CLEAN THE TOPS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.

OCT 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564446 ON 9/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 28

2022

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 80 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRY FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, POTATO OVEN, LINE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER NEXT TO THE FIRST DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND THE KID'S MENU LISTING CHOCOLATE MILK OVER 130 CALORIES AS A BEVERAGE CHOICE, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 7-38-060. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BEVERAGE CHOICE.

MAY 20

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR A WORKING HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS ACHIEVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

MAR 8

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 12

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT AND INGREDIENT COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL AREA.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 27

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD DRAWER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,FRONT COFFEE STATION ,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE AND NOZZLE,MOPSINK BASIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL.

APR 3

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 27

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .WASHING UNTENSILS AND RUNNING UNDER WATER AND PLACING THEM ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT HAVING SINK SET UP TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK SET UP PROPERLY AND REWASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AND ON WALL BEHIND IT AT THE DRIVE THRU,ON UPPER WALL AT MENU BOARD AND T.V. MONITOR,IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTH FRONT WINDOWS AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR TREATMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SYRUP BUILD UP AT UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA AND AT DRIVE THRU AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU.

SEP 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 27

2018

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(A) REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER FROM THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE AND DRINK DISPENSER STATIONS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FROSTY MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222608 ON 9/20/18: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 20

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND AND ON THE FROSTY MACHINE, IN THE CORNER OF THE DRIVE THRU STATION AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE DRIVE THRU, AND AT THE CUSTOMER CONDIMENT AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Upon arrival inspector went to wash hands at exposed hand sink near three compartment sink and found no paper towels. Additionally found no paper towels in the men's washroom. Instructed facility to maintain all hand washing sinks with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176540, dated 5-31-18: Violation 19- "Observed the outside garbage area not maintained: found lids propped open with garbage piled over the rim of the cans and observed the ground around the cans to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean areas and maintain dumpsters with lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020." Observed garbage lid still unable to close due to trash overflowing the top. Facility moved trash into adjacent can that was not at capacity and now both lids are closed with no trash overflowing. Critical violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 1 door salad cooler near the front registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under the fryers, under the rear cleaning supplies storage rack, in the floor drains, under the ice machine, and under the drive thru soda machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handler working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers or persons working in food prep areas must wear and maintain proper hair restraints.

MAY 31

2018

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Found no paper towels at the following locations: the men's washrooms, the women's washroom, and at the front counter hand washing sink. Instructed facility to maintain paper towels at all times at hand washing sinks. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed the outside garbage area not maintained: found lids propped open with garbage piled over the rim of the cans and observed the ground around the cans to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean areas and maintain dumpsters with lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no city of Chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed facility that a certified food manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served with original certificate posted. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed dish washing facilities not maintained: when water is released from a compartment at the three compartment sink, said water flows into a floor drain (via an air gapped pipe) which then overflows with said waste water. Instructed facility to repair so water can be drained and contained properly and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 1 door salad cooler near the front registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handler working without a hair restraint. Instructed facility that all food handlers or persons working in food prep areas must wear and maintain proper hair restraints.

SEP 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 20

2017

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. MUST HAVE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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