Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers

758 W 117Th St, Chicago, IL 60628
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 38 inspections at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 31 times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

38
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT AND HAIR NET AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND UNDER/BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS THAT COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE HOWEVER THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER TO VERIFY THAT THE FACILITY'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CIRRICULUM.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR MEET ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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78
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT AND HAIR NET AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND UNDER/BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A LIST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS THAT COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE HOWEVER THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER TO VERIFY THAT THE FACILITY'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CIRRICULUM.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR MEET ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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78
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR MEET ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT AND HAIR NET AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET AND PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK ON A PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND SOME MINOR DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND UNDER/BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A LIST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS THAT COMPLETED THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE HOWEVER THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER TO VERIFY THAT THE FACILITY'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS APPROVED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IDPH APPROVAL LETTER FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CIRRICULUM.
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78
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 174.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR RECYCLING UNITS, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR RECYCLING UNITS, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, CHICKEN, CHILI, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. A CONTAINER WAS STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO KEEP THE HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.
1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Aug 7, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58, INSPECTION #2569311 WRITTEN ON 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: #58-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, CHICKEN, CHILI, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jan 13, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF A SHELVING UNIT BEING HELD UP BY TWO METAL HALF PANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ONE OF THE WHEELS ARE BROKEN, SO THE SHELVING UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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82
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THE FAR-LEFT SIDE OF A SHELVING UNIT BEING HELD UP BY TWO METAL HALF PANS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ONE OF THE WHEELS ARE BROKEN, SO THE SHELVING UNIT SHOULD BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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74
Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER GREASE RECYCLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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82
Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556577 ON 6-1-22:38: OBSERVED SEVEN LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL, ALONG WALL BEHIND HAMBURGER WELL, INSIDE COMPARTMENTS UNDER GRILL, ON SHELVES AND FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR INSIDE COAT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
59
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CUP HOLDERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STANDING WATER ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR INSIDE COAT CLOSET IN LOBBY, ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL AND SHELVING UNITS, INSIDE COMPARTMENT UNDER GRILLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CUP HOLDERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STANDING WATER ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 9, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 5, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONCENTRATE ON CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 29, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN MENS AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED.IOBSERVED FOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,STAGNANT WATER,AND GREASE THROUGOUT MOP ROOM. ALSO NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BOTH EMPLOYEES CLOSET FOR BELONGINGS, WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAM/MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOLED STAIN CEILING TILES OVER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING ,( MISSING LIGHT BULB) INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Dec 8, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, HAMBURER'S AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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82
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #230376 DATE:7-25-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKED FLOOR TILES. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE CRACKS. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND THE INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jul 25, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP OF INSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND GREASE LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT GREASE CONTAINER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRIVE THRU AND COOKING STATION NOT MAINTAINED. FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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May 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH.INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND GREASE LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT GREASE CONTAINER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DRIVE THRU AND COOKING STATION NOT MAINTAINED. FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Dec 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT BEING USED. OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ABOVE HAND SINK, WATER CUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK. HOT WATER CONSTANTLY RUN AFTER HANNDLE IS TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030
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May 30, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OF FLOOR IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET AND WALK-IN COOLER.
41
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL,FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS,BEVERAGE MACHINES, COUNTERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE OFF FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SYRUP SPILLS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT INSIDE CLOSET. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE NEAR OFFICE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR OFFICE AND REAR DOOR.
35
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Jan 18, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HAMBURGER(162.4F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK, PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR OFFICE IN REAR PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
Aug 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO FLOORS AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
6 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 SHELVES AND CABINET UNDER POP MACHINE UNDER FRONT COUNTER, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE WALL TILE UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BEHID FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANLDER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT SANITATION, EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND SLICER WITH NO SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER COMPARTMENT NOT SETUP AND FILLED WITH CONTAINER OF PACKAGED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CHEESE AND SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALON WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT CLOSET NEAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FILE CABINET IN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SODA DISPENSER AND UTILITY STORAGE AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1387339 ON 2-10-14: 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES AND CABINET UNDER POP MACHINE UNDER FRONT COUNTER, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE WALL TILE UNDER PAPAER TOWEL DISPENSER BEHID FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANLDER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Feb 10, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE HOT WATER STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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82
Feb 7, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE HOT WATER STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOP LOADERS AT THE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR NEAR THE DRIVE THUR WINDOW HAVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE. THE MACHINES WILL BE TAGGED, AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT. THE ABOVE MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN THE MACHINE HAS HOT RUNNING WATER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
40
78
Jan 24, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS (#34-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35-REPLACE DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, OFFICE, UNDER 3-COMP SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU AREAS, ETC). FROM REPORT #1154919,DATED (3-6-2013) STILL NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Mar 6, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILL AREA, SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY AND NOZZLES, BASES OF BUN ROLLING CARTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE (FOOD DEBRIS).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, OFFICE, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU AREAS, ETC. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT SALAD COOLER NEAR CHOCOLATE FROSTY MACHINE.
40
82
Mar 16, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS FROM AREAS OF STORAGE SHELVES UNDER HAND SINK CABINET,FAN GUARDS IN WIC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT,3-COMP SINK MOP SINK AREA,ETC.
34
90
Dec 28, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAINED. ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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90
Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 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.STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
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 ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAINED. ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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90
Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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When was Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.

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