Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2015
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Score
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 19, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 19, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS BY MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MOPS AND BROOMS HANGING WET AGAINST WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FROZEN 0.F.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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: MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CAULK AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT REACH IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASES IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLETS,MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,CAULK WALLBASES AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Apr 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot runnning water under city pressure. Hot water at 91.4 F to 96.0 F at three compartment and exposed hand sinks. Instructed manager that establishment must have hot running water under city pressure to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, sinks and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front and rear exposed hand sinks slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow leak.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working for front prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees and food handlers in food preparation area.
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Jan 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working for front prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all employees and food handlers in food preparation area.
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Sep 7, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP/DRIVE-THRU AREA AND IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE OR LEVEL.
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Apr 23, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT PREP AREA DRIVE-THRU.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND IN REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS. (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Mar 23, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT PREP AREA DRIVE-THRU.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND IN REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS. (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 1, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT PREP AREA DRIVE-THRU.
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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. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND IN REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER ICE MACHINE, UNDER COOLERS. (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York on file is from Jun 19, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York?
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 Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York.
Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York 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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