Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
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Score
Wendy's Properties has been inspected 20 times since 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wendy's Properties is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 22, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED ICE SCOOP FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON NOZZLE OF DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED,COS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK (DRIVE THRU) IN FRONT PREP AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR AREA (BY OIL RECYCLING TANK), USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 28, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BARRIER OFF FRONT COUNTER AREA OPENING LEADING INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES ON EITHER ICE MACHINE OR COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON BOTH THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT OR FIND THEIR LOCATIONS. CORE VIOLATION
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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May 18, 2018
Complaint
5 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 HAMBURGERS,CHILI,SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AT REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED BLUE CONTAINER WITH WATER USED FOR CLEANING OF CHAIRS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEM INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MAINTAIN. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE MENS TOILET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.
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Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold-like substance built up on the interior surfaces of both coca cola ice machines (used for human consumption) used for customer self service. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: at the floor drain of the three compartment sink, behind the soda boxes in the rear of facility, and behind the drive thru frosty machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jan 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the men's washroom handsink not functioning: no water comes out. Sink is motion activated and facility states no battery on site. Instructed facility to repair and maintain hot and cold running water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected: found both customer self service soda machine top loading ice machine with a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Instructed facility to cease use of said ice machines until cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the rear grease receptacle area and under the fryers to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND POTATOES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM RUBBER GLOVES ONTO POTATOES READY TO BAKE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOX OF POTATOES FROM THE SAID LOCATION INTO PROPER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER RELOCATE GLOVES) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND INA ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH OILL TANK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING/WET MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR).
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Jan 27, 2016
Complaint
2 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, CHICKEN, CHILI, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. FOODS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AROUND OIL TANK IN REAR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET (NEXT TO WOMEN WASHROOM).
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Sep 29, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT RPOPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. 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 FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Jan 24, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wendy's Properties.
Has Wendy's Properties' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wendy's Properties have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wendy's Properties means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wendy's Properties inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wendy's Properties is inspected around two times per year on average.
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