Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2018
90
Score
Going back to 2014, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers has 19 inspections in the public record. Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers was last inspected on Dec 12, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers dates to Dec 12, 2018.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Dec 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING BETWEEN STACK OF MULTI-USE TRAYS, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SURFACES UNDER POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BOTTOM SURFACE UNDER GRILL ALONG EAST WALL, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHELVES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS GREASE DUST UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING IN DISREPAIR. HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT OUT FACILITY, STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON HAND WASHING SINK NEAR FROSTY MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT LINE AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE WARMER IN FRONT LINE AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING NEAR SODA LINES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER ALONG EAST WALL, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER CASH REGISTER IN DRIVE THRU AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS GREASE DUST UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING IN DISREPAIR. HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT OUT FACILITY, STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA, 3 LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVES UNDER CASH REGISTER IN DRIVE THRU AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANK NEAR ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT HOLDING PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE.(CHEESE WELL AND SALAD REACH IN COOLER. NOT CURRENTLY IN USE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS GREASE DUST UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING IN DISREPAIR. HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT OUT FACILITY, STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT HOLDING PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE.(CHEESE WELL AND SALAD REACH IN COOLER. NOT CURRENTLY IN USE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY REAR(ICE MACHINE 10,WARE WASHING 6 ,PREP AREA 3 ) FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK 30 AND REAR HAND SINK 20, FRONT PREP EQUIPMENT 15 ROACHES. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR EFFECTIVE ELIMINATION. 7-38-020 (A) PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS OF FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS GREASE DUST UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, CORNERS, AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR WALLS AND CEILING IN DISREPAIR. HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR NAD MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN FACILITY.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, ETC.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE REAR VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 7, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANK, ADDITIONAL ROACH ACTIVITY UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER CHILI HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR DRIVE THRU AREA, ALONG ELECTRICAL WIRING, UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ACERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, COUNTER, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS, ETC)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES), COMPARTMENTS UNDER POP MACHINES IN FRONT COUNTER AND DRIVE THRU AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, CUPS,) DIRT, SURFACES UNDER GRILL AND FRYR CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP), CUP HOLDERS, PREP COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR UTILITY AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS (SYRUP SPILLS). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA, OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF AND WATER OVERFLOWING THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN REAR EXPOSED SINK IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 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 3 LIVE ROACHES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES), COMPARTMENTS UNDER POP MACHINES IN FRONT COUNTER AND DRIVE THRU AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, CUPS,) DIRT, SURFACES UNDER GRILL AND FRYR CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP), CUP HOLDERS, PREP COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR UTILITY AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS (SYRUP SPILLS). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES OFF FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Apr 12, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK(DEAD ROACHES), COMPARTMENTS UNDER POP MACHINES IN FRONT COUNTER AND DRIVE THRU AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, CUPS,) DIRT, SURFACES UNDER GRILL AND FRYR CABINETS(GREASE BUILDUP), CUP HOLDERS, PREP COOLERS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR UTILITY AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS (SYRUP SPILLS). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 30, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( HAMBURGERS,CHILI) WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING AND NO PAPER TOWEL INHOLDER DEVICE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM OR MEN'S WASHROOM THATS SHARED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,-CDI. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHING ROOM AREA, COOKING STATION AT DEEP FRYERS AND FRONT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST RE-GROUT.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT COOK STATIONS,EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COOK STATION AREA,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS/ SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES. 1- ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,AND 2- ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER COOK STATIONS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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 COOK STATIONS,EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COOK STATION AREA,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS/ SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES UNDER GRILLS AND BETWEEN FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON DOORS OF WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND 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 NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER EAST GRILL. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS(ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER, ETC).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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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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78
Apr 2, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, CHILI, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 20, 2015 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF ITS CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEWING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR AND FRONT/BACK OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING TILE(S) TO THE LOWER WALL(S) ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Mar 20, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 50.1F, IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT (WHICH WAS SET UP JUST BEFORE MY ARRIVAL)OF THE 3-COMP. SINK- 78.8F; AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK- 59.2F AND AT THE WASHBOWLS- 53.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, CHILI, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR AND FRONT/BACK OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING TILE(S) TO THE LOWER WALL(S) ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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74
Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Mar 5, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 A MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on file is from Dec 12, 2018. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.
Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers 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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