Wendy's #001168
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2015
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Wendy's #001168 stretching back to 2010. On Jan 8, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Wendy's #001168's record stops at Jan 8, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wendy's #001168 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FOUND AT 48F UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERTURE OF 40F OR LESS DUE TO DOOR NOT TIGHTLY CLOSED. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER DROPPED TO 41.2 F DURING INSPECTION ONCE DOOR WAS CLOSED TIGHTLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 25 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.3F VALUED AT $40, 15LBS OF CHEESE AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F VALUED AT $40, 10 LBS OF MAYONNAISE VALUED AT $10 AT 48.9F, 5 GALLONS OF MILK VALUED AT $50 AT 48.9 F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY CONTRIBUTING TO TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO RISE. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND GASKETS ARE IN FULL REPAIR.
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Mar 5, 2014
Consultation
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1092485 DATED 6/27/13,POSTED ON PREMISES. INFORMED THAT PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING NEAR WATER PIPES BY HOT WATER HEATER, IN CEILING BY PIPES INSIDE WATER SERVICE CLOSET, AND IN CEILING BY SODA HOSES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HOOKUP ON TWO TAYLOR SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINES LOCATED IN FRONT OF STORE. TAGGED BOTH MACHINES AND INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOT WATER HOOKUP AT BOTH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG AND NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR REMOVAL.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHTOOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 5, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE SALAD COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Sep 28, 2012
Complaint
4 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE DINING AREA, WASHROOMS AND PREP AREAS. 20 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE SALAD COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SANDWICH ASSEMBLY AREA.
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Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION FROM 11-1-10 #154607 REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11-1-10 #154607.
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Nov 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION, 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR SLIPPERY AND GREASY. MUST DE-GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR HORACIO SOBERANIS. CERTIFIED MANAGER BENNIE ELLISON NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-11-09 #154949 NOT POSTED VISIBLE. FOUND STORED INSIDE PAPER REPORT AND POSTED WAS OLD, "GOOD" SUMMARY FROM 10-14-08 #1112.
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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. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN HALLWAY TO DINING ROOM, MUST REPAIR.
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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. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED FOR WALK IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's #001168 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's #001168 on file is from Jan 8, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's #001168?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wendy's #001168.
Has Wendy's #001168's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's #001168 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 #001168 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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