Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2015, Wendy's Properties has 22 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55F LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINER(S) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH THE MOPHEAD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Apr 11, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPING IN MOP SINK AREA AND WATER POOLING NEAR TOILETS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY LEAKS.
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Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 29, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 83 F BEFORE RAPIDLY GOING BACK DOWN TO 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW BURGER PATTIES WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO TOUCH VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SPATULA HANDLES USED TO SCOOP READY-TO-EAT BURGERS AND HANDLES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. ALL DISHES TOUCHED BY THE EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVED AND ADDED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 26, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 47 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 POUND TOMATOES AND 1/4 POUND HARD-BOILED EGGS ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL/OVEN COMBO UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Jan 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE LOW BOY DRAWER LOCATED IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMERS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS FOODS.
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Jun 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012
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May 14, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLING. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON WEAR RESTRAINTS AT MY REQUEST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES AS REQUIRE.
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May 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained; garbage was overflowing from the outside dumpsters, and there was trash, broken glass, and food debris on the ground of the outside garbage area. Facility corrected during inspection by removing all excess debris, and cleaning area. 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: Observed excess grease encrusted on the ventilation hood in the deep fryer prep area. Observed excess debris inside the cabinets of the soda machine in the dining area. Must clean and maintain.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPEATURE OF 40F OR LESS: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WAS 61.8F BY MY THERMOMETER. CONDENSATION WAS LEAKING PROFUSELY AND THE ONLY FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN THE COOLER WERE DISCARDED. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND RAW CHICKEN IN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED (SEE VIOLATION#2) AT 60.3F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF CHICKEN WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED: CLOGGED WATER NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CPRRECTED FROM 11-1-16, REPORT#1970653, #19-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TOO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO BRACKET WHERE LIDS ARE ATTACHED ARE BENT AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. CEMENT GROUND WITH EXCESS SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS. KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN/WASH GROUND AND MAINTAIN. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-15, REPORT#1454193: #33-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090 TODAY 11-9-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA BY EVERYONE.
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Nov 1, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS ADJUSTING CAP AND CONTINUED TO MAKING SANDWICHES.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS PUT A CLEAR PLASTIC BAG ON GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD:BREAD,SLICED TOMATOES ETC.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE THAN PUT FINGERS INSIDE THE PAPER BOWL AND FILLED WITH CHILI AND GAVE TO CUSTOMER. NO HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER FOR HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,MUST REMOVE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.PAPER PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED WITH A TALL OPENED FILLED GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER. AWKWARD TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID GARBAGE CONTAINER.MUST HAVE EASY ACCESS TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.DUMPSTER FRONT SIDE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TOO CLOSE LIDS.ALSO BRACKET WHERE LIDS ARE ATTACHED ARE BENT UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. CEMENT GROUNDS WITH EXCESS SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS. KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. POWER WASH CEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-15,REPORT#1454193 #33-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38- FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 11-1-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Sep 21, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE ANF FOOD BUILD UP. ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wendy's Properties?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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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