Wendy's
3516 E 118th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026
Wendy's was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the rear handwashing sink not turning on properly. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor drains in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor area under 3 compartment sink and ince machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Low temperature dish machine not sanitzing food equipment and utensils. Chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store handle up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace torn booth seats in dining area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall paper at window in dining area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE FOR KIDS MEALS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS CHOCOLATE MILK IS 140 CALORIES MUST BE 130 OR LESS.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in rear & front prep areas.must provide soap and maintain.soap was only provided at front hand sink at this time.manager states they would need to have a soap dispenser installed.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at rear prep area hand sink.manager states they would need to install a dispenser.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in men's toilet room.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label shaker (chives)containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged drawer at french fry station,torn booth seats in dining area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates in walk in freezer used for food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,interior and exterior of fryer cabinet,oven,grill,prep tables and lower shelving unit,wheel bases of cardboard cart,reach in freezer,service counter shelving units, drip tray at soda machine in dining area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in main prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in mopsink area,chemical storage area,loose wall paper at window in dining area.must grout floor around floor drains of 2 & 3 compartment sink,drive-thru.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer.must clean debris build up in some floor drains where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in prep and dish washing areas,spider webs from windows in vestibule and dining area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed default beverage for kids meals not meeting requirements chocolate milk is 140 calories must be 130 or less.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Observed no smoking signs posted must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at drainpipe of 1-comparment sink located between front prep coffee area and soft drink machine. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and interior bottoms of fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floor drains under the two and three comp sink and at drive thru station. Also clean floor under three comp sink and in mop sink area. Clean under and around cooking equipment to remove grease.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the sides of grill and stove of grease build-up in food prep area,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors behing the grills of grease and food particles,inside rear storage area and inside the janitors closet in lobby,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior bottom shelf of the upright freezer dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also defrost and clean the inside of the walk in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the up right freezer dirty. Must clean to remove spills. Also clean the interior of the walk in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted floors dirty around cooking equipment. Must clean to remove grease and debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the faucet at the 3 compartment sink with a leak at the base. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the storage closet near washrooms ,along wall base and corners
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.