SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

242 W GARFIELD BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed

21 of 31 inspections passed, 7 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
21 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in women's restroom, Instructed to post.

DEC 11
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest 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 PEST. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest 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 FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAI

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest 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 FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
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 9
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 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.

MINORPest 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 MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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JUN 20
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 16
2024
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. VERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVES 45 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest 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. 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

CRITICALPest 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2022
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 21
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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)

SERIOUSFood 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)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest 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(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
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)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood 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 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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPest 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.

NOV 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORPest 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.

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 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.

MINORFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2016
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

APR 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRONT PREP COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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