Wendy's Properties

6 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603

American

Last inspected: Mar 1, 2017

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Wendy's Properties, the earliest from 2015. Wendy's Properties was last inspected on Mar 1, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Wendy's Properties' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 1, 2017

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOST EAST EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE PREP LINE BASIN LOOSE AND SHIFTING. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BASIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODAS IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOST EAST EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE PREP LINE WASTE PIPE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE EAST TOP LOADING FROSTEE MACHINE, AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Sep 8, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers, under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt floor where pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles on 3rd floor outside walk in freezer, shall be provided.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust fans(ventilation), in men's, and women's bathrooms(rear section) of bsmt dining area in state of disrepair(not working), shall be repaired/replaced.

Oct 1, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND RESTROOMS SINKS (WATER TEMPERATURE 66.8F-70.5F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 20 ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH WORN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES CAUSING EXCESS WATER TO POND ON THE FLOOR. INBSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE EXCESS PONDING WATER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wendy's Properties last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wendy's Properties on file is from Mar 1, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two 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 three 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.

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