WENDY'S.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD DRAWER.

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

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.

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT ABOVE GRILL.

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)

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)

MUST CLEAN SYRUP BUILD UP AT UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS.

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

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

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

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

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.

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.