SEP 8
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC.
BEAT. 48/100
3610 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 8, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES ON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED EXCESS GREYWATER DISCHARGING FROM DISH MACHINE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR OF WAREWASHING AREA, POOLING NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO DISCHARGE EXCESS GREYWATER DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER SEWAGE SYSTEM ROUTE AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 282025FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2025
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FRONT SERVICE AREA (NEAR SMALL STORAGE CLOSET) WITH AUTOMATIC FAUCET UNABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 130.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC FAUCET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND NO MORE THAN 120.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES ON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED EXCESS GREYWATER DISCHARGING FROM DISH MACHINE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR OF WAREWASHING AREA, POOLING NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO DISCHARGE EXCESS GREYWATER DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER SEWAGE SYSTEM ROUTE AS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
JUL 52023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUL 62022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
JUN 72021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO NO WATER BEING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT CODES AND REGULATIONS.
FEB 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. THE MANAGER PROVIDED QUAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DAIRY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORAGE CLOSET, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE CLEAN STORED FOOD TRAYS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE CASHIER DISPENSING PAPER SODA CUPS BY STICKING HER BARE, UN-GLOVED FINGERS INSIDE THE CUP TO PULL FROM THE STACK AND HAND TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPENSE PAPER TOGO CUPS FROM AN INVERTED STACK HANDLING THE EXTERIOR OF THE CUP ONLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT OR INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SODA DISPENSING LIQUID CATCH TRAY FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND DRIED SODA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN AT THE TOGO WINDOW INTO A PAPER CUP ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
POOLING WATER UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE (EXPIRED CERTIFICATE) ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- BEEF BURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINET BETWEEN SODA MACHINES LITTERED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
JUN 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
FEB 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIPES AT THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CHUTE AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT THE SODA IN A BOX STORAGE CLOSET TO REMOVE SYRUP SPILLS ON THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. TOILET STALL IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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