Wendy's
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
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Score
Public records show 28 inspections at Wendy's stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 14 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AT THE DEEP FRYER STATION AND THE FLOOR OF THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HOOD UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND THE FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MPROVIDE ON SITE.
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Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEEDOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTIALTION AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WASTE GREASE NOZZLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES ALONG WALL NEAR NORTH EXIT, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT OUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP REACH IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 27, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP MATTER. MUSTCLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT WIC IN POOR REPAIR, NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREA. ALSO OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN CHEMICAL ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP MATTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed exterior areas of fryer, grill not clean of build up food debris, grease. must clean/ maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA,WIC IN POOR REPAIR, NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND WALL AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREP, DISHWASHING, MOP SINK ROOM, POP STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DEBRIS,DRIED FOOD LIQUIDS ON WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO GREASE ,DEBRIS,THICK ALONG WALLS BEHIND FRYERS, SINKS, WALLS IN COOLER, HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILL, HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AREA AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOWER WALL PANEL LOOSE NEAR REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WATER HEATER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS FRONT AND REAR, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/ DRY MOP.
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY HOT WATER WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO CHEMICALS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (PLAIN WATER) AT EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF SMALL STEAM TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD UP, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ON FLOORS IN REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT MENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. REPAIR.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT PREMISES PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLER,COOKING STATIONS.MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 28, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS(PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, WALK-IN COOLER). CLEAN FLOORS IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET(SPILLS) AND PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING TILED COVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE WALL BY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE LOOSE WALL PANEL BY THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND OLD FOOD IN SEAMS OF FLOOR TILES.FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REGROUNT FLOOR AREAS THRU-OUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISH WASHING AREA,DRIVE THRU,OVEN AREA, AND ICE MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AT FAUCET OVER SOFT SERVE MACHINE BY DRIVE THRU.MUST INSTALL.
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Apr 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE TWO HOLES IN THE FLOOR MUST BE FILLED/SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING MOP SINK.
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Oct 23, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN FRONT DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sep 26, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 10, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.CLEAN REAR ICECREAM MACHINE DRIP TRAY.
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May 4, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY HOODS.
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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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2 COMP. SINK.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA AND IN FRONT DINNING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.NEED TO CLEAN VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA DUSTY.
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Jun 8, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, CABINETS, EXPOSED SINKS.
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS (BEHIND ICE MACHINE, REAR STORAGE, ETC). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BUN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE LITTER OUTSIDE ALONG BUN FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP/HAIRNET).
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Sep 22, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 15, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 14, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).
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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. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Mar 15, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Wendy's.
Has Wendy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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