Wendy's

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more mice droppings in lower soda station cabinet on outlet cover,insulated pipe.also, evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies in floor drain in men's and women's toilet room,on toilet & crawling on floor in men's toilet room and underneath shelving unit of soda station in lobby must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/22/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from service counter shelving units,condiments shelving units,fryer cabinets,prep cooler,dry food & paper goods rolling racks,prep cooler underneath prepping station,hot holding corrals,dish racks,interior and exterior of all equipment,garbage can corrals.delime dish machine.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from window sills and booths seats in dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must grout wall base and floor where soda machine has been removed in dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dust build up from upper walls at front drive-thru,grease build up from behind cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean splatter from walls in rear mop sink area and outside of toilet rooms.dust build up on ceiling vents over 2- comp sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor at front prep area dumpsink,in front of fryers.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged gasket on walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from service counter shelving units,condiments shelving units,fryer cabinets,prep cooler,dry food & paper goods rolling racks,prep cooler underneath prepping station,hot holding corrals,dish racks.delime dish machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing top on upper backflow device at mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must grout floor at front prep area dumpsink,in front of fryers.must repair or replace missing wall base behind soda machine in dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food and debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases in front drive -thru,cooking equipment,2- comp floor drain,walk in freezer,standing water underneath co2 tanks in rear area and keep dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper walls at front drive-thru,grease build up from behind cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and grease build up at hood & filters at cooking equipment.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage offered for sale on kids menu of chocolate milk at 140 calories needs to be 130 calories or less.must correct and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 32.0F)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for lower prep line cold holding unit must provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers(shakers) when food is not in original package.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets and wheel bases,walk in cooler racks and shelving units,dumpsink cabinet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lower wall base at entry to walk in cooler,broken floor tile at mopsink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls under counter top at drive thru.must clean dust build up from upper wall near vent in dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep areas,walk in cooler & freezer,drive-thru and build up from floor drain under 2- compartment sink.must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield near hand sink in main prep area.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage offered for sale on kids menu of chocolate milk at 140 calories needs to be 130 calories or less.must correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner around cooking equipment to remove spills and/or grease

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner around cooking equipment to remove spills and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris under equipment and in corners of food prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage in rear stored along walls, cluttered area. Instructed to properly organize all storage in rear.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning and sanitizing to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a food employee without wearing a hair restraint while handling food. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with debris in the front service area under the counter area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OFFICE AREA,SHELF IN THE 2ND DRIVE THRU AREA, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (hamburger, chicken, chili). Instd to have on duty at all times. Violation 7-38-012a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Using large 30 gallon container with undrained ice being used to store iceburg lettuce in walk in cooler instd to use proper food grade container that allows ice to be self draining and be able to submerge fully in 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Cracked storage lids for strawberry lemonade and also for fresh hamburgers at prep line. Instd to replace and maintain. Leak under oven in prep area/ instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in prep area in front of cooking line. Instd to repair tiles and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dump sink under coffee station slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain. Interior basin of utility sink not clean, debris, instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 6/29/16 report 1937790 and serious violation from 3/29/17 report 2009533 not corrected: food handler requirements not met for food handler using poor hygenic practices. No proof of internal training that is approved by idph. Instd to meet minimum requirements for all food handlers. Violation 7-42-090 serious

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of chicken hot holding unit not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted 6-29-16 on report# 1937790 not corrected: -45-all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide. Non compliant violation 7-42-090 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean out the entire 3 compartment sink (removing all food debris)before setting it up to wash, rinse, and sanitize all multi-use equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Found puddles of water in three different sections in the dish washing/storage area, and underneath fryers in front food prep area. Must keep all floors dry. Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls in rear storage/dish washing area, must remove debris from the bases of the walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean stains and dirt from walls in rear sections of operation.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 1 door freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer especially under the food storage shelves.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor through out needs cleaning, free of construction dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing wallbase at east wall of utility sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease interceptor for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide same. Leak at pipe under rear exposed handsink. Repair same.