WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK, INC.
7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 292025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CONDIMENTS SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS ROLLING RACKS,PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREPPING STATION,HOT HOLDING CORRALS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN CORRALS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA .
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT WALL BASE WHERE SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN DINING AREA.
: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER SODA STATION CABINET ON OUTLET COVER,INSULATED PIPE.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,ON TOILET & CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT OF SODA STATION IN LOBBY MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CONDIMENTS SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS ROLLING RACKS,PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREPPING STATION,HOT HOLDING CORRALS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN CORRALS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND BOOTHS SEATS IN DINING AREA.
MUST GROUT WALL BASE AND FLOOR WHERE SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN DINING AREA.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU,GREASE BUILD UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS OVER 2- COMP SINK.
6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA DUMPSINK,IN FRONT OF FRYERS.
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CONDIMENTS SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS ROLLING RACKS,PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREPPING STATION,HOT HOLDING CORRALS,DISH RACKS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON UPPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA DUMPSINK,IN FRONT OF FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER,STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH CO2 TANKS IN REAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU,GREASE BUILD UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12024PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SMALL METAL PAN INSIDE OF SAID SINK.PAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS(16)- 3LBS. A VARIETY OF PREPARED PACKAGED SALADS AT 45.3F INSIDE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 48LBS. $131.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 32.0F)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR LOWER PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS,DUMPSINK CABINET.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT MOPSINK.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS UNDER COUNTER TOP AT DRIVE THRU.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR VENT IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRIVE-THRU AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE
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MAR 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
MAY 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STORAGE IN REAR STORED ALONG WALLS, CLUTTERED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE IN REAR.
AUG 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
DEC 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
AUG 272019FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 112019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 42019FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OFFICE AREA,SHELF IN THE 2ND DRIVE THRU AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
JUN 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, CHILI). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
USING LARGE 30 GALLON CONTAINER WITH UNDRAINED ICE BEING USED TO STORE ICEBURG LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT ALLOWS ICE TO BE SELF DRAINING AND BE ABLE TO SUBMERGE FULLY IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRACKED STORAGE LIDS FOR STRAWBERRY LEMONADE AND ALSO FOR FRESH HAMBURGERS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER OVEN IN PREP AREA/ INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
DUMP SINK UNDER COFFEE STATION SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER. FEMALE EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS AND TOUCHING INGREDIENTS SUCH AS LETTUCE, CHEESE, TOMATOES TO ASSEMBLE IN READY TO EAT SALADS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/29/16 REPORT 1937790 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/29/17 REPORT 2009533 NOT CORRECTED: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES. NO PROOF OF INTERNAL TRAINING THAT IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS
INTERIOR OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SPRING MIX-51.6F, CUT TOMATOES-48.7F, WHITE MILK-49.1F, MIXED GREENS-52.2F AND 53.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 400 PPM(QUATENARY AMMONIUM). THE RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION LEVEL IS 200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN AND CLEAN THE SINK, AND SET IT UP MAKING SURE THE CONCENTRATION IS 200 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 6-29-16 ON REPORT# 1937790 NOT CORRECTED: -45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
CLEAN OUT THE ENTIRE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REMOVING ALL FOOD DEBRIS)BEFORE SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THREE DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN THE DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION.
JUN 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR THROUGH OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF CONSTRUCTION DUST.
MISSING WALLBASE AT EAST WALL OF UTILITY SINK.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. LEAK AT PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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