Wendy's #001106

3610 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's #001106 11 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Wendy's #001106 since Sep 30, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wendy's #001106 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING BETWEEN 55.1-59.8'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE AT A COST $60 AND ABOUT 16 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW, AND HOT FOODS 140'F, AND ABOVE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MUST REPAIR BROKEN DEVICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATE: 01/12/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1515807, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 45 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED. 32 GASKET AND SEAL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET. 34 FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35 WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. 38 FAUCET BROKEN AT FRONT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET. 40 THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THRESHOLD AND SIDE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAIN PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS OUT IN PREP AREA, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET AND SEAL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET BROKEN AT FRONT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 9, 2015
Consultation
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET AND SEAL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET BROKEN AT FRONT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 22, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FRONT PREP COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 52.1 F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-5 LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.0 F, 2 LBS OF BLEU CHEESE AT 52.8 F AND VARIOUS CONDIMENTS AND CHEESE THAT MUST BE KEPTED REFRIGERATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). VALUE $20, 7 LBS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET AND SEAL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET BROKEN AT FRONT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN BREAD FREEZER,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE POP CLOSET AREA,
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOAM APPLIED ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE JUICE BOXES STORAGE IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND SPILLAGES, SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH SPACE BETWEEN THE TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REG ROUTE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILE INSIDE THE OFFICE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; REACH IN COOLERS AT PREP LINES, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND 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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND REPAINT HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 25, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND CABINET UNDER FRONT AREA EXPOSED SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT SAME AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Feb 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FRYERS AND CABINET UNDER FRONT AREA EXPOSED SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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Jan 28, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN REAR FLOOR / FLOOR DRAIN AT SALAD PREP STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AIR VENT PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's #001106 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #001106 on file is from Sep 30, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's #001106?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #001106.

Has Wendy's #001106's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #001106 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wendy's #001106 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.