Chicago
58
YOUR CALL

Wendy'S Properties, LLC

242 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
30
20 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-11
Pass Rate
67%
7 failures
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-11
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 42×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2025-12-11 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE CABINET WITH SYRUP SPILLS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-10-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE CABINET WITH SYRUP SPILLS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-10-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE CABINET WITH SYRUP SPILLS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVEN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED WATER POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-10-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN DINING AREAS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING CABINET SCATTERED ON SHELF, ALONGSIDE BEVERAGE MACHINES IN BOTH CORNERS. NOTED 22 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES ...

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE CABINET WITH SYRUP SPILLS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-06-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON BAKED POTATO OVEN AND BEHIND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR REAR PREP AREA, GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

2025-05-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON BAKED POTATO OVEN AND BEHIND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR REAR PREP AREA, GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

2024-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-08-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, EGGS) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA 10, IN FOOD PREP AREA 5, IN REAR STORAGE AREA 5, BEHIND SODA MACHINE 5. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 09/12/23, REPORT NUMBER 2581638, NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-09...

2023-09-13 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2023-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS...

2023-05-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEB...

2022-10-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-10-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM, AND ON CEILING IN DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION.(PRIORITY...

2022-07-21 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2022-03-01 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

2022-01-13 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM WAS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG URINAL. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THAT THERE IS A WORK ORDER OUT FOR REPAIR. WASHROOM HAS A STALL WITH A WORKING TOILET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMP SINKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

2021-08-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

2021-08-18 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER AND HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

2021-08-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76.3F IN MEN'S CUSTOMERS/ STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR ABOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A CASE OF RAW SHELLED EGGS RANGING FROM 59.7F-59.9F ON A CART IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND EGGS AT 45.0F.APPX. 15 DOZEN $13.05.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN SINK BASIN AND FAUCETS AT FRONT HAND SINK AND LEAKING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN AREA.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER AND HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.

2021-02-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST WALL AT 67F. FOUND CHICKEN STORED IN SAID FREEZER. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56F - 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE STORING TCS FOODS (NEW INVENTORY) IN WAL...

2020-10-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING AROUND AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREPARATION AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND PAPER DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR DAMANGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS TO PREVENT WATER BUILD-UP AND PEST BREEDING SOURCE.

2019-11-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBUGER AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOU...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DERIS.

minor Pest Activity

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. NOTED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN GROUT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR PEST.

2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 Observed chili being served from hot holding unit at front counter at improper temperature. Chili temperature ranging from 119.5F - 124.9F. Instructed all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be rapidly reheated to 165F, then...

minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be labeled with common name, prep date, and discard or use by date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 Observed excessive dirt/debris buildup on floor drain under vegetable wash 2 compartment sink in rear. Must detail clean and sanitize drains. Must maintain same.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified sanitation managers.

2017-05-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNDER REGISTER IN DRIVE THRU AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, HOT WATER TANK, UNDER FRONT COUNTER ,ETC.

2016-06-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-04-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-04-21 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

2016-04-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE SURFACE OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT REAR OF COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING, WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP/COOK LINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EMPLOYEE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-09-25 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

FRONT PREP COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE CLOSET(GREASE TANK), POP SRYUP STORAGE AREA AND AROUND PREP LINE ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKY PIPE IN THE MOP STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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