Wendy's
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2014
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Score
Wendy's appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Wendy's is from Mar 13, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wendy's is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENTS,WATER IS BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jul 29, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, SHELVES UNDER GRILL AND FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Apr 9, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, SHELVES UNDER GRILL AND FRONT COUNTER, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE BEHIND 3-COMP SINK.
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Nov 5, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP). GROUT FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. 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 SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER (DEBRIS, DEAD ROACH, ETC).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
5 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 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND ICE MACHINE, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, UNDER SHELVING UNIT NEAR DRIVE THRU, IN REAR NEAR 3-COMP SINK, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2012
Complaint
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.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE.
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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.OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE.MUST SEAL.ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Mar 22, 2012
Complaint
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.BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE.
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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.OPENINS/GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS AT UPPER WALL AT OVEN,AND LOWER BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE.MUST SEAL ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Oct 21, 2011
Complaint
3 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.OBSERVED FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED.
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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 WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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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. CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HAMBERGER COOLER.
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Jun 23, 2011
Complaint
3 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 ICE MACHINE'S INNER LID, HOOD AND FILTERS AT FRONT AND REAR,ALSO FRONT EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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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 WALL AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS AT 3 COMP SINK. LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING AT FRONT.
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Sep 7, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INSIDE TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
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Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 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 Mar 13, 2014. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's?
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.
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.
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