Wendy's
4140 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026
Wendy's was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
January 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed cardboard used as a grease drip catch and lining nonfood-contact surfaces of deep fryers at the main cook line area. Instructed to remove cardboard and replace with material that is smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed small potable water leak at water filtration system near the mop sink area. Instructed to repair or replace water filtration system to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between exposed handsink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splashguard to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Repair or replace the door gaskets for the 1 door under counter prep coolers at the drive thru and behind the front counter.
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: Clean the exterior of the flat top grill next to the deep fryers and top of the microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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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: Observed some missing floor tiles in front of grill and deep fryer located in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair 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: Observed food debris on floors in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 11/15/2021, report #2538170. #54-observed outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed to store trash inside receptacles to prevent any pest harborage. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink mineral build up around pop machines ice shoot in dining area and by drive thru register. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed to store trash inside receptacles to prevent any pest harborage. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean up oil on floor under cooking fryers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.
Official wording (code 12)
Food received at proper temperature
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining handsink in rear prep area (by the office).
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine in front prep/service area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage dumpster area. Must remove pile of dried leaves to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams by/infront of the 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, coolers ,must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the hand sink in the front serving area. Must repair to have a well draining sink.
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: Floor underneath the wire rack shelvings inside the walk in frrezer with food debris. Instructed to detail clean and dry the floor too and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Broken/cracked solid plastic light shield of the light bulbs inside the walk in freezer. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at rear prep area across from hamburger grill.must provide and maintain.
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: Found pitcher of water inside hand sink obstructed while food employees were prepping foods. All hand sinks must be accessible and used for hand washing only. Manager removed the pitcher of water in the hand sink at this time. The violation was (cos). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report# 2312753 on 9/23/19 continued non-compliance health codes. Observed approx. 100 plus live fruit flies in the various areas throughout the establishment: (20)women restroom, (40)east-entrance, (50) drink station, (10) men restroom, (25) walls and ceiling wi-fi area, (50) front service area, (10) drive-thru, (20) kitchen area, (10) 3 compartment sink, and (2) west in-out area. Instructed management to clean and sanitize all noted affected areas to remove fruit flies. Pest control service is now recommended. Outside garbage dumpster not maintained;broken lids/openings, not tight- fitting.instructed to repair or replace dumpster lids to prevent food source for rodents and to maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelves with dried up food debris inside the walk-in-cooler and to maintain.
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: Observed no back flow device on the back of the ice machine. Provide a back flow device on the ice machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found water leak at drain pipe underneath the front customer condiment station area.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and to maintain.
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: Instructed to detail clean floors behind ice machine and floor drains throughout the food prep/dish washing 3 compartment sink areas and maintain mentioned floors dry at all times.
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: Found broken floors tiles at food prep area in front of hamburger grill area and rear mop sink area.instructed to repair so that floors are smooth,easily cleanable 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: Found clutter and unused equipment in front employee storage room and rear c02 storage room.instructed to organize and remove unnecessary items due to potential pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No ventilation in both men and women restrooms. Provide and maintain in both men and women restrooms
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen certificates on site. Provide food allergen certificates for all city of chicago sanitation managers on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection report summary posted for public view. Instructed to post summary for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical10 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: No hand washing signage at rear prep area across from hamburger grill.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 50 live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling in front of the drink station customer area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to have pest control on premise on or after 09/23/2019. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two female employee with no hair restraints while food is being served and prepped. Provide hair restraints while food is being served and prepped.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelfs with dried up food debris inside the walk-in-cooler and to maintain.
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: Observed no back flow device on the back of the ice machine. Provide a back flow device on the ice machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found water leak at drain pipe underneath the front customer condiment station area.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained;broken lids/openings, not tight- fitting.instructed to repair or replace dumpster lids to prevent food source for rodents and to maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors behind ice machine and floor drains throughout the food prep/dish washing 3 compartment sink areas and maintain mentioned floors dry at all times.
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: Found broken floors tiles at food prep area in front of hamburger grill area and rear mop sink area.instructed to repair so that floors are smooth,easily cleanable 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: Found clutter and unused equipments in front employee storage room and rear c02 storage room.instructed to organize and remove unnecessary items due to potential pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in both men and women restrooms. Provide and maintain in both men and women restrooms
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificates on site. Provide food allergen certificates for all city of chicago sanitation managers on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at rear prep area across from hamburger grill.must provide and maintain.
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: Found hand sink hot water temperature is below 70.6 f at mens customer wash room.must provide temperature of water at hand washing sinks minimum 100 f.instructed to use other working customer wash room for hand washing. Priority violation 7-38.030 (c),citation issued. -
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 50 live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling in front of the drink station customer area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to have pest control on premise on or after 09/23/2019. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two female employee with no hair restraints while food is being served and prepped. Provide hair restraints while food is being served and prepped.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelfs with dried up food debris inside the walk-in-cooler and to maintain.
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: Found water leak at drain pipe underneath the front customer condiment station area.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on the back of the ice machine. Provide a back flow device on the ice machine.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained;broken lids/openings, not tight- fitting.instructed to repair or replace dumpster lids to prevent food source for rodents and to maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors behind ice machine and floor drains throughout the food prep/dish washing 3 compartment sink areas and maintain mentioned floors dry at all times.
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: Found clutter and unused equipments in front employee storage room and rear c02 storage room.instructed to organize and remove unnecessary items due to potential pest harborage.
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: Found broken floors tiles at food prep area in front of hamburger grill area and rear mop sink area.instructed to repair so that floors are smooth,easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation in both men and women restrooms. Provide and maintain in both men and women restrooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificates on site. Provide food allergen certificates for all city of chicago sanitation managers on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report posted for public view. Instructed to post summary report from all inspections. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violatiuon not corrected from report # 2050256 dated 5/12/17 #32- install a physical barrier in the front entrance to the prep area to protect food from any contamination,prevent entrance of any customer. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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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: Floor under and behind the deep fryer and grill and wheels of the said equipment with heavy grease accumulated. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install a physical barrier in the front entrance to the prep area to protect food from any contamination,prevent entrance of any customer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior sides of th deep fryer and grill with dust and grease build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Clean inside one door reach in freezer bottom shelve with food crumbs and maintain.
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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 floor inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food crumbs and maintain. Broken /cracked floor tiles in the rear exit door. Must repair and maitain. Clean floor under and behind deep fryers and grill and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot running water throughout food establishment. Must restore functioning hot water throughout. Hot water temperature at hand sink @ 66.5F, and hot water temperature at 3 compartment sink @ 66.3F. Hand sink hot water temperature must be @ 85F or above, and 3 compartment sink must be @ 110F or above to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030. Technician arrived during inspection to repair but were unable to consistently provide hot water. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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: Found grease build up on floor under fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found baseboard tile in disrepair in walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain.
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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: Found grease build up on filters of hood over fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No visible backflow prevention devices at water supplies to ice makers and tea brewer. Must install or provide location of said devices.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Managers working in food prep area not wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbade dumpster overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020
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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 behind and around all heavy equipment and inside the walk-in cooler ,along wall base and corners
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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: Floor of the walk in freezer with food spillage. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Water damaged ceiling tiles above the soda dispensing system. Must replace.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.