Wendy's #000981
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2015
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Score
Wendy's #000981 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wendy's #000981 dates to Apr 3, 2015.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF OR ALL CONTAINERS COVERED. OBSERVED ONE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, DUMPSTER NOT PROVIDED WITH LID. LID IS COMPLETELY MISSING FROM DUMPSTER CREATING RODENT NUISANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DUMPSTER LID AND HAVE ALL LIDS RODENT PROOF, CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. 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: VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS BY FRONT SELF SERVICE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMEPRATURE AT 68.0 F, FOUND SALAD DRESSING AND SALAD WITH CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.5 F AND 54.8 F- SALAD DRESSING, OPEN MAYONNAISE AND CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEAFY GREENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MELT/REMOVE ICE IN COOLER/FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON VENTILATION HOOD.
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Sep 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. THE SAID SINK HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED. WHEN FIXED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID SINK IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN WITH BROKEN (2) LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID BROKEN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON PREMISES (PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS ON 06-24-11). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING WHEELS AND LEGS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA (FRONT AND REAR) WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.---------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 21, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
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Jun 10, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found observed front entrance/exit door(south door)not rodent,and insect proofed, door had 1/4, to 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of door, and side of door, also found drive thru window not insect proofed, window had 1/4 inch gap on bootom of window. Citation#H00007143 issued with a Court date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w Superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found observed 2 compartment sink(prep sink), not draining properly, clear water backing up from floor drain, also found mop sink faucet in state of disrepair(broken)at time of inspection on 6/10/2011. Citation issued#H000071343, with a court date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w Superior in room # 112 at 9:00AM.
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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/rack, cooler shelving, storage shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in kitchen prep areas need re-grouting, floor had deep gaps.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in prep areas, storage areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
5 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. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM COMPUTER TO CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. 3 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OPPOSITE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED;MISSING BASE WALL OPPOSITE REAR HAND SINK,MUST BE REPLACED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SALAD PREP COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #000981 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #000981 on file is from Apr 3, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #000981?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #000981.
Has Wendy's #000981's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #000981 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's #000981 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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