Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed some female food handlers without proper hair restraints such as a hat and hair net and hair not properly restrained. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints such as a hat or hair net and properly restrain hair at all times while in the food prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor water leak on a pipe located under the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food, grease and some minor dirt debris. Instructed to clean under the 3 compartment sink, under the dry storage shelves in the rear and under/behind the ice machine, refrigeration units and cooking equipment.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed some female food handlers without proper hair restraints such as a hat and hair net and hair not properly restrained. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints such as a hat or hair net and properly restrain hair at all times while in the food prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor water leak on a pipe located under the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout with accumulated food, grease and some minor dirt debris. Instructed to clean under the 3 compartment sink, under the dry storage shelves in the rear and under/behind the ice machine, refrigeration units and cooking equipment.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on interior of pop machine, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, holding units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet not flushing properly in women washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on floor along walls near recycling units, standing water on floor inside utility closet, food debris on floor under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dining areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to secure light shield and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on interior of pop machine, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, holding units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on floor along walls near recycling units, standing water on floor inside utility closet, food debris on floor under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dining areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers in the prep and dishwashing area with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear hair restraints while in the prep and dishwashing area. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling above the prep area and around equipment with food spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors and floor drains in the prep and dish washing area in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment with grease, food and dirt build up. Also, the floors are slippery. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers in the prep and dishwashing area with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear hair restraints while in the prep and dishwashing area. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling above the prep area and around equipment with food spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors and floor drains in the prep and dish washing area in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment with grease, food and dirt build up. Also, the floors are slippery. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers in the prep and dishwashing area with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear hair restraints while in the prep and dishwashing area. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors and floor drains in the prep and dish washing area in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment with grease, food and dirt build up. Also, the floors are slippery. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling above the prep area and around equipment with food spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found the previous core violation #58, inspection #2569311 written on 01/06/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct: #58-certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed a the far-left side of a shelving unit being held up by two metal half pans inside of the walk-in cooler. One of the wheels are broken, so the shelving unit should be replaced or repaired and maintained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the inside of the microwave at the rear food prep area located under the ventilation hood with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors near the ice machine in the rear dishwashing area with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a the far-left side of a shelving unit being held up by two metal half pans inside of the walk-in cooler. One of the wheels are broken, so the shelving unit should be replaced or repaired and maintained.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the microwave at the rear food prep area located under the ventilation hood with food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors near the ice machine in the rear dishwashing area with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of grills, fryers, cooking equipment, shelving units in prep, storage, dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles and along baseboards in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup on floors along walls and corners under grease recycling unit. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose gaskets on prep cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of grills, fryers, cooking equipment, beverage machines, cup holders, holding units, prep coolers, prep freezers, rolling carts, shelving units, cabinets, in prep, storage, dish washing, and drive thru areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in dry storage area, openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sinks missing grout on floor tiles and damaged baseboards in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on floors under grease recycling unit, cooking equipment, standing water along walls and corners in prep, storage and utility areas, grease buildup on walls behind cooking equipment, dust buildup on walls behind single service articles near grease recycling unit in rear storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors and walls in all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in outside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 live roaches crawling on floor inside coat closet in lobby, on floor under grill and shelving units, inside compartment under grills in prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose gaskets on prep cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of grills, fryers, cooking equipment, beverage machines, cup holders, holding units, prep coolers, prep freezers, rolling carts, shelving units, cabinets, in prep, storage, dish washing, and drive thru areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in dry storage area, missing grout on floor tiles and damaged baseboards in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on floors under grease recycling unit, cooking equipment, standing water along walls and corners in prep, storage and utility areas, dust buildup on walls behind single service articles near grease recycling unit in rear storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors and walls in all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in outside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, cabinets, prep tables, and prep coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet handle in poor repair in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles and damaged baseboards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several employees without hair restraints. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for employees and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in dining area. Instructed manager to replace stained ceiling tile and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris,dirt and grease on floors throughout. Instructed manager to clean and concentrate on corners and underneath equipment and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on ice machine located in prep area. Instructed that backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors not maintained.iobserved foors not clean of debris,stagnant water,and grease througout mop room. Also not clean in rear storage area, both employees closet for belongings, walk in freezer. Instructed to cleam/maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soled stain ceiling tiles over ice machine. Instructed to replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate lighting ,( missing light bulb) inside walk in freezer outside. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tiles in the walk in cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain cracked floor tiles. Also noted standing water inside the cracks. Must clean the floors around cooking equipment and in the rear dry storage area around the inside grease container.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #230376 DATE:7-25-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: : NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on ice machine. Instructed that backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on exterior top of inside grease receptacle in rear storage area . Instructed to clean/ maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in drive thru and cooking station not maintained. Floors need re- grouting. Must repair all floor areas

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor and walls not clean of debris and grease located in rear dry storage area at grease container area. Instructed to detail clean/maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on ice machine. Instructed that backflow preventer device must be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor and walls not clean of debris and grease located in rear dry storage area at grease container area. Instructed to detail clean/maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in drive thru and cooking station not maintained. Floors need re- grouting. Must repair all floor areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior surfaces of grill,fryers, holding units, stove, coolers, freezers,beverage machines, counters.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water off floor in dish washing area and walk-in cooler. Remove excess grease off floor behind cooking equipment. Grout floor tiles as need throughout prep and storage areas. Remove syrup spills near soda dispenser unit inside closet. Clean floor drain under ice machine near office.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along baseboards near office and rear door.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield inside walk-in cooler and provide light in walk-in freezer.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock of floor in soda dispenser closet and walk-in cooler.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when hamburger(162.4f)prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of cabinet under front exposed sink, prep coolers, cooking equipment, beverage machines.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in all areas, walk-in cooler, prep, storage, dish washing areas. Clean floors behind ice machine in rear prep area, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings along baseboards near office in rear prep area. Grout loose wall tiles behind front counter.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in cooler. Also floors areas need re-grouting inside walk in cooler must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of shelves and cabinet under pop machine under front counter, surfaces under grill, and cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Grout loose floor tiles in all areas, near fryers, rear exposed sink, etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose wall tile under paper towel dispenser behid front counter. Seal all openings along baseboards in all areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged light shield inside walk-in cooler. Secure loose light in rear prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Store stock and equipment away from walls and corners for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: All food hanlder must wear hair restaints.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 mice droppings on floor alon walls and corners in front closet near exit door, 20 mice droppings along east wall behind file cabinet in office, 20 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in soda dispenser and utility storage areas, 10 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1387339 on 2-10-14: 32-must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area next to the 2-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of shelves and cabinet under pop machine under front counter, surfaces under grill, and cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Grout loose floor tiles in all areas, near fryers, rear exposed sink, etc.

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

Inspector’s note: Grout loose wall tile under papaer towel dispenser behid front counter. Seal all openings along baseboards in all areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged light shield inside walk-in cooler. Secure loose light in rear prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Store stock and equipment away from walls and corners for easy cleaning and pest control.

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

Inspector’s note: All food hanlder must wear hair restaints.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area next to the 2 compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust from the fan guards inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors inside the hot water storage room,along wall base and corners.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area next to the 2 compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust from the fan guards inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors inside the hot water storage room,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: The top loaders at the soft serve ice cream machines in the front prep area and rear near the drive thur window have no hot running water. Must provide. The machines will be tagged, and instructed not to use equipment. The above must fax a letter for tag removal when the machine has hot running water.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler in rear of premises