MAY 7
2015
PASS · 0 violations
WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK INC..
Chicago Health Dept
3943 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
4 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2015.
Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 29
2015
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BEVERAGE DISPENSER AREA ON WALL AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET WITH SYRUP AND SOME TRASH UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES COOKIE COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BY OFFICE).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE CLEANING CLOSET (NEXT TO WOMEN'S WASHROOM). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP, HAIRNET ETC) IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 19
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area by grill not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAY 3
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inside cabinet shelving by coffe dispensing equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet installed directly above 2 compartment sink drain board. Must relocate filtered faucet by 2 compartment sink so it can properly drain into 2 compartment sink drain.
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