Wendy's Properties
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Public records show 17 inspections at Wendy's Properties stretching back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wendy's Properties is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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May 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING SALADS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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May 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE WHILE TCS FOODS CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND EGGS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES WITH SUPPLIES AND DECORATIVE ITEMS ON THE FLOORS IN DINING ROOMS NORTH AND NORTHWEST STROAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND.
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Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED FROSTY MACHINE STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED.
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Nov 29, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 5, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING A PLASTIC CONTAINER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRIED WITH PAPER TOWEL CONTAINER; RETURNING IN PREP AREA AND HANDLED A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: REMOVED WITH GLOVED HANDS LETTUCE FROM BAG. NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE MENTIONED PRODUCT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON GLOVES AND HANDWASHING PROCEDURE TO MANAGER ON DUTY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND GRIMES ON GROUND,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,MISSING GROUT BETWEEN SAID TITLES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS,REPAIR ISSUES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 14, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND LOWER COOLER AT PICK-UP WINDOW IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL RECEPTACLES IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINER PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY INSIDE CORRAL ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/6/17 REPORT#2116696 NOT CORRECTED. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED. 34 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT REDENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR STAINLESS-STEEL FREEZER, ALL SMALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE CONDIMENT STATION WHERE THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASES ACCUMULATION FROM WALL BEHIND FRYERS, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE DRAIN BOARD ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. INTERIOR SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEAR THE OFFICE IS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3- COMP AND 2-COMP SINKS IN REAR. UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND CO2 TANKS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZE. FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD AND FILTERS. DETACHED CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT LINE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT 49.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP SIDE THAT WAS JUST PREPPED.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN ACCESSIBLE AND INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF .OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT AND NO PAPER TOWELS WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CAN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL SINKS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON LOWER FRYER PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF AT CONDIMENT STORAGE IN DINING AREA,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,UNDER SIDE OF SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR BREAD RACK IN REAR AREA,UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE.
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Feb 5, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH AND DUST ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 25, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NEAR GRILL WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION . DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HADNLE BROKEN ON WENDYS WARMING OVEN IN REAR OR KITHCEN. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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 23, 2026. The public record contains 17 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 one violation 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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