Wendy's #000899
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2015
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Score
Wendy's #000899 has been inspected nine times since 2010. On Jun 11, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Wendy's #000899's record stops at Jun 11, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wendy's #000899 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inside walk-in freezer and prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 1, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.
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May 20, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filter above fry station not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive grease build-up.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inisde walk-in freezer and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 13, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager or certificate posted while serving and handling potentially hazardous foods-Chicken Breast Patty 167.8 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on duty during all hours of operation. Serious citation 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filter above fry station not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive grease build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor inisde walk-in freezer and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside utility closet. Instructed to install adequate light for room.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink side prep area is slow draining and front exposed handsink not provided with cold running water. Instructed to repair slow drain and provide cold running water at exposed handsink. Faucet(rear) for topload soft serve machine leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Jul 16, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND CLOSETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES NEAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES. DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA, AND BLACK LIKE MOLD ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS.
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Oct 14, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving in pop dispensing room had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint rust shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, and storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and rear storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in prep area need cleaning, walk in cooler walls not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area need cleaning. Missing light shields in storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear kitchen areas, storage areas need cleaning.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN LIDS FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS(MIDDLE OF LIDS BROKEN).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED,MINERAL BUILD-UP(WHITE AND PINK)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #000899 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #000899 on file is from Jun 11, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #000899?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #000899.
Has Wendy's #000899's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's #000899 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #000899 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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