Pass

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York Inc.

5729 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 6, 2026

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York Inc. was last inspected on March 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

March 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris in floor drains. Observed oil leak from used oil tank in rear of prep area causing spillage on floor. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in drive-thru area drawer cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer to cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two boxes of single-use cups on floor of rear drive-thru area. Instructed to relocate at least 6 inches above the ground and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and soil beneath shelves throughout rear storage and dish washing area. Instructed to clean at adequate frequency to remove soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Last fryer on east end leaking. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Last fryer on east end leaking. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease on floor behind fryers. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Faucet in ladies room leaking. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Fixtures in restrooms in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Garbage can tops in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on counter underneath beverage station. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dirt accumulation in corners and underneath cooking equipment in main prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (purse) improperly stored. Instd to stored in designated area

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 female employee at cashier line and 1 male employee walking from dining ara (not eating or drinking) not wearing masks. Instd to wear masks for duration of a shift. Citation issued 7-28-060

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose grout in floor tiles in front and rear prep area, damaged floor tiles near ice machine. Instructed manager to replace damaged floor tiles and grout floor tiles as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the cold water knob located at the bottom of the hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the following not clean, upright freezer, 4 door cooler storage front prep area, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soda nozzles on drink machines in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corners to eliminate build up. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet on hand sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken window in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal or caulk windows in dining area,windows in front drive thru and in north and south hallways.

  13. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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