AUG 20
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Wendy's Properties, LLC
Chicago Health Dept
242 W GARFIELD BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
32 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
32
VIOLATIONS
82
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
APR 8
2026
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in women's restroom, Instructed to post.
DEC 11
2025
PASS 3 violations
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 PEST. MUST MAINTAIN
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
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.
OCT 29
2025
PASS 3 violations
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 FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAI
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
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.
OCT 16
2025
PASS 3 violations
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 FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN.
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
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.
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OCT 9
2025
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 STORING SINGLE USE ARTICLES, ON TOP OF COUNTER WHERE BEVERGAE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED AND ON WALL ENTERING FACILITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 20
2025
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
MAY 22
2025
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
AUG 23
2024
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 16
2024
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. VERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVES 45 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.
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 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 13
2023
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
JUN 2
2023
PASS 2 violations
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.
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, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 23
2023
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 27
2022
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 20
2022
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 21
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 1
2022
PASS 1 violation
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.
JAN 13
2022
PASS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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.
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.
AUG 23
2021
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
AUG 18
2021
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
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)(CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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.
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.
AUG 13
2021
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN SINK BASIN AND FAUCETS AT FRONT HAND SINK AND LEAKING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN AREA.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
FEB 2
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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 WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER FLIP CIRCUIT SWITCH FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TURN OFF COOLER WHILE STOCKING FRIDGE OR FREEZER. WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE NOW AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. REACH IN FREEZER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE FREEZER UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 28
2020
PASS 3 violations
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREPARATION AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND PAPER DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR DAMANGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS TO PREVENT WATER BUILD-UP AND PEST BREEDING SOURCE.
NOV 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
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 held @ 135F or more at all times. Operator estimates 10.5lbs of chili valued at $60. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-005.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified sanitation managers.
MAY 22
2017
PASS 3 violations
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
JUN 2
2016
PASS · 0 violations
APR 28
2016
PASS · 0 violations
APR 21
2016
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
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.
APR 13
2016
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR EMPLOYEE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 25
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRONT PREP COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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.
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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