Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York

4140 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York five times, with records going back to 2013. On Feb 5, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 5, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-8-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE OIL RECYCLING ROOM.#38- FOUND NO HOT WATER LINE ON TOP OF LOADING DESSERT MACHINE (FREEZY MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WHEELED FOOD CARD REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND SURROUNDING WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHILI, CHICKEN, SALADS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (12-27-2013) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE OIL RECYCLING ROOM AND FLOORS INSIDE CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM (NEXT TO WASHROOMS).-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER LINE ON TOP OF LOADING DESSERT MACHINE (FREEZY MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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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Dec 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR TO BE READING 54.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED THE TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 Feb 5, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four 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.