Pass

Wendy's #001110

5679 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 24, 2026

Wendy's #001110 was last inspected on July 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up on bottom of single door freezer in prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on waste receptacle in east stall of women washroom. Instructed manager to replace.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboards along walls near soda dispenser unit. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opn crack around pipe leading to exterior by the c02 tank in back storage. Instructed person in charge to cover/seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at handsink next to three-compartment sink at pipe. Instructed person in charge 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: Observed buildup of debris on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 3-compartment sink floor drain not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Interior panel of ice machine not secure. Instd to secure, repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 20 live small flies noted on walls at self service beverage station and on walls and ceiling near utility sink. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior basin of utility sink not clean, debris. Instd 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: 3-compartment sink floor drain and walls surrounding utility sink not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unclean water and mop noted in mop bucket. Instd to empty bucket and store mop properly when not in use. Mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to are dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the under counter cooler at the beverage area front rubber molding in poor repair, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear upright freezer interior not clean, 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 fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler floor under wire racks not clean, debris. Floor drain under 3-compartment sink not clean, debris. Inst.d to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Attached piping behind co2 machine with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under thefryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice on the walk-in freezer floor, instructed to remove.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 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 and exterior of the fryers not clean, instructed to clean, also clean up right freezer interior.

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