WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC.
4140 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
16 of 24 inspections passed, 8 failed. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 82026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 72025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A GREASE DRIP CATCH AND LINING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL POTABLE WATER LEAK AT WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
AUG 72024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 1 DOOR UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLERS AT THE DRIVE THRU AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND TOP OF THE MICROWAVE.
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OCT 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF GRILL AND DEEP FRYER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 222021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2021, REPORT #2538170. #54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP AROUND POP MACHINES ICE SHOOT IN DINING AREA AND BY DRIVE THRU REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN UP OIL ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYERS.
NOV 102020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BY THE OFFICE).
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE PILE OF DRIED LEAVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY/INFRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
APR 272020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS ,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FRREZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR TOO AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PITCHER OF WATER INSIDE HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WHILE FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED THE PITCHER OF WATER IN THE HAND SINK AT THIS TIME. THE VIOLATION WAS (COS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HAMBURGER GRILL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
FOUND WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT CUSTOMER CONDIMENT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND BROKEN FLOORS TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF HAMBURGER GRILL AREA AND REAR MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM AND REAR C02 STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS
NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2312753 ON 9/23/19 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE HEALTH CODES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 PLUS LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT: (20)WOMEN RESTROOM, (40)EAST-ENTRANCE, (50) DRINK STATION, (10) MEN RESTROOM, (25) WALLS AND CEILING WI-FI AREA, (50) FRONT SERVICE AREA, (10) DRIVE-THRU, (20) KITCHEN AREA, (10) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND (2) WEST IN-OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOTED AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE FRUIT FLIES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;BROKEN LIDS/OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT- FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 252019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HAMBURGER GRILL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT OF THE DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE ON OR AFTER 09/23/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED. PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
FOUND WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT CUSTOMER CONDIMENT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;BROKEN LIDS/OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT- FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND BROKEN FLOORS TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF HAMBURGER GRILL AREA AND REAR MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN FRONT EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM AND REAR C02 STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
SEP 232019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HAND SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 70.6 F AT MENS CUSTOMER WASH ROOM.MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER WORKING CUSTOMER WASH ROOM FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030 (C),CITATION ISSUED. -
NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HAMBURGER GRILL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT OF THE DRINK STATION CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE ON OR AFTER 09/23/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED. PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPPED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT CUSTOMER CONDIMENT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;BROKEN LIDS/OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT- FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BROKEN FLOORS TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF HAMBURGER GRILL AREA AND REAR MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN FRONT EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM AND REAR C02 STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT FROM ALL INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 202017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIUON NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2050256 DATED 5/12/17 #32- INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY CONTAMINATION,PREVENT ENTRANCE OF ANY CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND WHEELS OF THE SAID EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ANY CONTAMINATION,PREVENT ENTRANCE OF ANY CUSTOMER.
EXTERIOR SIDES OF TH DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BOTTOM SHELVE WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN /CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OCT 112016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hot running water throughout food establishment. Must restore functioning hot water throughout. Hot water temperature at hand sink @ 66.5F, and hot water temperature at 3 compartment sink @ 66.3F. Hand sink hot water temperature must be @ 85F or above, and 3 compartment sink must be @ 110F or above to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030. Technician arrived during inspection to repair but were unable to consistently provide hot water. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Found grease build up on floor under fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found baseboard tile in disrepair in walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain.
Found grease build up on filters of hood over fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER SUPPLIES TO ICE MAKERS AND TEA BREWER. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LOCATION OF SAID DEVICES.
Managers working in food prep area not wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint.
JAN 142016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBADE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
SEP 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.
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