Wendy's
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Wendy's, the earliest from 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
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 “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 18 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wendy's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM REAR AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK WHERE SALADS ARE PREPPED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL AND AREA FILLED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589657 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. #64-7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Feb 15, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SALAD COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL WHEN READY TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD.
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Oct 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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Apr 12, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Feb 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 53.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 10LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.HAIR NET WAS PUT ON DURING INSPECTION(COS)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND SODA STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR BUN STORAGE RACK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WALKING AROUND IN PREP AREA AND THEN WENT TO SINK AND MADE LEMONADE WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS.EMPLOYEE PLACED MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(2-112-340)
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Jul 1, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUIDLUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN EAST VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 29, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE SPILL FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 22, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,CHILI,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.PPM'S ARE AT 0.0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Dec 12, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THICK GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD AND/OR DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THESE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SURFACE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. WALLS IN DRIVE THRU WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dec 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
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Dec 24, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed cold holing counter cooler (next to grill) not maintaining proper temperature. Observed ambient air temperature of 78.1F. Instructed must have all refrigeration with ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Instructed must set all automatic faucets on handsinks to a minimum of 15 seconds for proper hand washing. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of separate allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food managers.
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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 Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 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 two 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 three times per year on average.
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