APR 20
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WENDY'S.
EAT. 77/100
8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2026 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE ALONG THE WALL BASE AND SAME INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
JUN 272025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM REAR AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL AND AREA FILLED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK WHERE SALADS ARE PREPPED.
JUN 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
JUN 62024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589657 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. #64-7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SALAD COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL WHEN READY TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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AUG 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
JAN 92023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FEB 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 53.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 10LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.HAIR NET WAS PUT ON DURING INSPECTION(COS)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND SODA STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR BUN STORAGE RACK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WALKING AROUND IN PREP AREA AND THEN WENT TO SINK AND MADE LEMONADE WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS.EMPLOYEE PLACED MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(2-112-340)
JUL 12021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUIDLUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN EAST VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
JUL 292020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
APR 222020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
APR 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,CHILI,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.PPM'S ARE AT 0.0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT AND KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
DEC 122019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THICK GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEES IN FOOD AND/OR DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THESE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE SURFACE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. WALLS IN DRIVE THRU WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
DEC 282018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
DEC 242018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 24
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Observed cold holing counter cooler (next to grill) not maintaining proper temperature. Observed ambient air temperature of 78.1F. Instructed must have all refrigeration with ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
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