WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK, INC..
2610 W PERSHING RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 162026PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-101.19: OBSERVED STACKS OF BUNS STORED ON BREAD RACK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED SILVER HEATING STRIP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT TOP LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SILVER HEATING STRIP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AROUND ALL SIDES OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AROUND ALL SIDES OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92026FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN DINING ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/9/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THREE SMALL DEAD MICE IN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN DINING ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED STACKS OF BUNS STORED ON BREAD RACK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED DAMAGED SILVER HEATING STRIP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AT TOP LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SILVER HEATING STRIP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AROUND ALL SIDES OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AROUND ALL SIDES OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON PERIMETER OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT HANDWASH SINK AT REAR OF PREP LINE. INSD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
JUL 182024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM SODA MACHINES.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ALLEGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUL 102024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM SODA MACHINES.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ALLEGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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JUL 182023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 122022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH LOBBY DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON SANITARY NAPKIN BOX IN 1ST TOILET STALL OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DRIVE THRU AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN FROSTY MACHINE AND DUMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK CALORIES AT 140 MUST BE 130 OR LESS.PER 8 OZ.
AUG 52022FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LB. COOKED GRILL CHICKEN RANGING FROM 110.7F-120.2F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE,APPX. 1.5LBS. $20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO AT 48.6F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$2.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SAME AREA,ON WALLS & CEILING,UNDER CONDIMENT CABINET IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA, MOP SINK AREA FLYING AROUND PREMISES THROUGHOUT AS WELL AS APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.ALSO. APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN (EAST)WINDOW SILLS IN DINING ROOM AND LOWER CONDIMENT CABINET IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH LOBBY DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,GARBAGE CORRALS IN DINING AREA,INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON SANITARY NAPKIN BOX IN 1ST TOILET STALL OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN FROSTY MACHINE AND DUMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK CALORIES AT 140 MUST BE 130 OR LESS.PER 8 OZ.
JUL 282021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEE COFFEE BEVERAGE WITHOUT LIDS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE LID TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONE ON PREP TABLE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PREP SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-602.13: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND TOP AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
NOV 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREP COOLER/COLD LINE: CHEESE 47.1F, CUT LETTUCE 45.6F, LEAFY GREENS/SPRING MIX 50.3F, CUT TOMATOES 50.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
PREP/COOLER COLD LINE CURRENTLY BEING USED, IN POOR REPAIR, AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND TOP AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN
JAN 152019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DISCOLORATION ON POP NOZZLES AND UPPER SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR DRAWER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AGAINST EDGES OF WALL ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 82019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DISCOLORATION ON POP NOZZLES AND UPPER SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES ON WALLS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AND NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR DRAWER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AGAINST EDGES OF WALL ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CART THAT THE OVENS ARE ON HAS GREASE ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE FRYER,AND THE WHEEL OF THE CART IS COVERED IN GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER, NEXT TO OVEN, AND UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, AND TRASH FROM THE ABOVE AREAS.
NOV 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
NOV 152016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM, FOOD PREP AREA AND CORNER AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. 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 FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
SEP 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 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.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO WATER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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