Wendy's
Last inspected: Feb 29, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Wendy's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 29, 2012. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 29, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Feb 29, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HAMBURGER COLD HOLDING UNIT(46.1F) AND REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE(51.2F) IN DRIVE-THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES- BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM THESE UNITS AND HAVE THEM REPAIRED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). ONCE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION TO 312-746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: GRILLED CHICKEN-110.1F, CRISPY CHICKEN-115.1F, CHICKEN NUGGETS-124.5F-PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, & INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN & SANITIZE CARPETING IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/PAINT OR REPLACE ALL SECTIONS OF HEAVILY STAINED WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR BOTTOM NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN HEAT LAMP IN CHICKEN NUGGET HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Dec 30, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BRICKS IN FRONT NEAR NORTH ENTRANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.
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Nov 14, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.
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Apr 28, 2010
Consultation
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.FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING ,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS ,CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 IN ALL CORNER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR EXPOSED SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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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.EXTEND DRAIN LINES DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. TOP OF HAMBURGER PREP COOLER (MEAT WELL) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F. TOP OF COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59957
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 52.8F STORED IN TOP OF HAMBURGER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59957
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXPOSED 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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. EXTEND DRAINLINES DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR EXPOSED SINK.
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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 Feb 29, 2012. The public record contains six 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wendy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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