APR 3
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
3943 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed
15 of 26 inspections passed, 7 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2617444 DATED 5/14/2025: (16) OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK DISPENCER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF WHITE, BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN BELOW ICE BIN. ALSO NOTED PINKISH BROWN RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SHUTE OF REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST THOROUGHLY DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINES BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
MAY 142025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK DISPENSER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF WHITE, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. ALSO NOTED PINKISH BROWN RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SHUTTLE OF REAR ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITZING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT MILK COOLER AND COOLER NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ADEQUATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (09/30/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLER WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 142021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND OFFICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSEVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH FAUCET WATER LINE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS AND MOP-UP STANDING WATER AT CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN SALAD COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
DEC 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, SALAD, CHILI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
OCT 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
OCT 62020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING INFRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND MUST CLEAN CEILING WITH SPILLS ABOVE DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
MAR 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINKS, COUNTER SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE).
JAN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN LID/COVER OF THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINATAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 162018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.
JAN 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND (DRIVE-THRU) BEVERAGE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 92017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND (2) BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER WITH FOOD AND SYRUP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR CABINET WITH STICKY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND RECYCLING TANKS IN REAR AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND (2) BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD UP IN DINING AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OCT 242016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED,
APR 72016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
DEC 212015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND AT CEILING AT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU AREAS, SHELVING UNITS AT CLEANING SUPPLY CLOSET, AND BOTTOM OF TABLES AT SALAD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
SEP 242015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG BEEF, CHICKEN, SALADS, CHILI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE (IN FRONT DINING AREA).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WATERLINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF LOADING DESSERT/FROSTY MACHINE. (IN FRONT SERVICE AREA) OR REMOVE THE SAID MACHINE ON PREMISES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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