Chicago
79
EAT

Wendy'S Properties, LLC

8302 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
79/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
16 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-22
Pass Rate
73%
5 failures
Score
79/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-22
Failed 5 inspections (2022, 2022, 2021...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 50×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE POP CO 2 TANK AND MOP SINK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2025-03-21 Pass Canvass
11
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL,FRYER CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,NEXT TO SODA MACHINE AND A HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN EMPLOYEES COAT CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS,FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE FRYER STATION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Chemical Safety

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

2024-05-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2023-08-07 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2023-06-28 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UP FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

2023-03-07 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2022-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
8
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,DISH WASHING AREA ,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Chemical Safety

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CA...

2022-06-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS, BOXES IN DINING AREA,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA, REAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 5-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUN...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,DISH WASHING AREA ,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Chemical Safety

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38...

2022-04-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inpector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

minor Chemical Safety

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CA...

2022-04-13 Fail Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

minor Chemical Safety

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

2021-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-07-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (78.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER:MILK 47.3F-48.2F, HALF & HALF 48.2F, SOUR CREAM 48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $61.63. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARAT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-06-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

2019-07-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

2019-07-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WERE TRAYS STORED INSIDE. ALSO, FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVE THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 6 BIG FLIES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AL...

2018-11-30 Pass Canvass
3
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-13 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2017-09-07 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, CUP HOLDERS, FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, AND PAPER TOWEL STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2017-01-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

2017-01-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN CLOSED THE BACK LID HAS AN OPENING 8 INCHES FROM THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. ALL LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY WHEN CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

2016-03-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A MOP BUCKET NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

2015-09-25 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA BY THE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
57
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurant
73
Happy'S Pizza Chicago #3
45
Subway Sandwich

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