WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS.

Chicago Health Dept

6 S CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2016.

Last inspected May 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Weak water pressure at main hand wash sink, instructed to increase.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Missing a refrigeration thermometer in all 3 small prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers with facial hair not wearing a beard restraints.

JUL 2

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS THAT COULD LEAD TO PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 24

2015

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE WEST END OF THE COOKLINE AT 57.0F AND A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE WEST END OF THE COOKLINE AT 49.8F WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURES AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 30LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES IN THE TOP LOADING PREP COOLER AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE FAR EAST WALL OF THE COOKLINE, 2 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE COOKLINE ALONG THE WEST END AND 2 FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST END OF THE COOKLINE WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

SEP 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN... ) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SEP 4

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL , FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED IN BASEMENT'S AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITIATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SPILLES OF SODA SYRUP IN SYRUP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING BRUSHES STORED TOO CLOSE TO CHILI COOKING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

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MAR 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING AND INOPERABLE THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP AND WALK COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.

JUN 14

2013

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 25

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR ALL LOOSE AND DAMAGED GASKETS AT 2DR AND 1DR REFRIGERATORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL BOOTH BOXES ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM PIPES BEHIND ALL FRYERS AT MAIN COOOKING LINE ON FIRST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT THE DRY STOCK ROOM, IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL WALL AT BASE OF COVING NEXT TO THE LOWER LEVEL RESTROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER TO THE 2COMP PREP IN THE LOWER LEVEL.MUST REATTACH WALLTRIM AND SEAL PVC.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR VENTS IN ALL RESTROOMS ON PREMISES AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES FACILITIES.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS ON THE MAIN FLOOR COOKING LINE.

OCT 20

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEAD INECTS FOUND UNDER 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER AT SALAD COOLER AND RAW MEAT SMALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

APR 6

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION

FEB 23

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING MOLDY WATER AT FLOOR NEST TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALSO LIGHT SWITCH IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN ALL RAW PATTIES COOLERS AT FRONT PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 16

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, SODA SYRUP SPILLS NOTED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER FOR PATTIES STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN A CLEAR VIEW.

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