MAR 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC.
BEAT. 43/100
1623 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55F LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD/CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINER(S) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH THE MOPHEAD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
APR 112025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 11
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPING IN MOP SINK AREA AND WATER POOLING NEAR TOILETS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY LEAKS.
FEB 32025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 292025FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2025
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW BURGER PATTIES WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO TOUCH VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SPATULA HANDLES USED TO SCOOP READY-TO-EAT BURGERS AND HANDLES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. ALL DISHES TOUCHED BY THE EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVED AND ADDED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 83 F BEFORE RAPIDLY GOING BACK DOWN TO 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 47 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 POUND TOMATOES AND 1/4 POUND HARD-BOILED EGGS ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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NOV 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL/OVEN COMBO UNIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
JAN 52022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE LOW BOY DRAWER LOCATED IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 232020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 23
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMERS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS FOODS.
JUN 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012
MAY 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLING. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON WEAR RESTRAINTS AT MY REQUEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES AS REQUIRE.
MAY 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Observed the outside garbage area not maintained; garbage was overflowing from the outside dumpsters, and there was trash, broken glass, and food debris on the ground of the outside garbage area. Facility corrected during inspection by removing all excess debris, and cleaning area. Serious Violation# 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excess grease encrusted on the ventilation hood in the deep fryer prep area. Observed excess debris inside the cabinets of the soda machine in the dining area. Must clean and maintain.
JUL 202017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPEATURE OF 40F OR LESS: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WAS 61.8F BY MY THERMOMETER. CONDENSATION WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY AND THE ONLY FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE COOLER WERE DISCARDED. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND RAW CHICKEN IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED (SEE VIOLATION#2) AT 60.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF CHICKEN WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 92016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED: CLOGGED WATER NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CPRRECTED FROM 11-1-16, REPORT#1970653, #19-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TOO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO BRACKET WHERE LIDS ARE ATTACHED ARE BENT AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. CEMENT GROUND WITH EXCESS SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS. KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN/WASH GROUND AND MAINTAIN. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-15, REPORT#1454193: #33-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090 TODAY 11-9-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA BY EVERYONE.
NOV 12016FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS ADJUSTING CAP AND CONTINUED TO MAKING SANDWICHES.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS PUT A CLEAR PLASTIC BAG ON GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD:BREAD,SLICED TOMATOES ETC.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE THAN PUT FINGERS INSIDE THE PAPER BOWL AND FILLED WITH CHILI AND GAVE TO CUSTOMER. NO HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,MUST REMOVE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.PAPER PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH A TALL OPENED FILLED GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER. AWKWARD TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID GARBAGE CONTAINER.MUST HAVE EASY ACCESS TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.DUMPSTER FRONT SIDE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TOO CLOSE LIDS.ALSO BRACKET WHERE LIDS ARE ATTACHED ARE BENT UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. CEMENT GROUNDS WITH EXCESS SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS. KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. POWER WASH CEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-15,REPORT#1454193 #33-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38- FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 11-1-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
SEP 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ANF FOOD BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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