Wendy's
242 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 20, 2026
Wendy's was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 20, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
32 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in women's restroom, Instructed to post.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food spills inside reach in cooler containing salads as well as inside beverage dispensing equipment and inside cabinet with syrup spills on internal and external surfaces instructed to remove in order to prevent food source for pest. Must 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: 5-205.15 observed water pooling water underneath unused dishwasher in rear prep area. Instructed to repair equipment or remove
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: 6-501.12 observed floors in need of cleaning underneath beverage dispensing equipment in dining room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) out c 01/09/2025 observed food spills inside reach in cooler containing salads as well as inside beverage dispensing equipment and inside cabinet with syrup spills on internal and external surfaces instructed to remove in order to prevent food source for pest. Must maintai
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: 5-205.15 observed water pooling water underneath unused dishwasher in rear prep area. Instructed to repair equipment or remove
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: 6-501.12 observed floors in need of cleaning underneath beverage dispensing equipment in dining room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) out c 01/09/2025 observed food spills inside reach in cooler containing salads as well as inside beverage dispensing equipment and inside cabinet with syrup spills on internal and external surfaces instructed to remove in order to prevent food source for pest. Must 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: 5-205.15 observed water pooling water underneath unused dishwasher in rear prep area. Instructed to repair equipment or remove
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: 6-501.12 observed floors in need of cleaning underneath beverage dispensing equipment in dining room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small rodent droppings in dining areas inside beverage dispensing cabinet scattered on shelf, alongside beverage machines in both corners. Noted 22 small live black flies flying throughout rear prep area, on cardboard boxes storing single use articles, on top of counter where bevergae dispensing equipment is located and on wall entering facility. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food spills inside reach in cooler containing salads as well as inside beverage dispensing equipment and inside cabinet with syrup spills on internal and external surfaces instructed to remove in order to prevent food source for pest. Must 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 water pooling water underneath unused dishwasher in rear prep area. Instructed to repair equipment or remove.
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: Observed floors in need of cleaning underneath beverage dispensing equipment in dining room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects by drive through window/beverage dispenser. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)observed grease buildup on baked potato oven and behind fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain all food equipment interior and exterior surfaces.
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: 5-205.15 observed hand sink in rear prep slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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: 6-501.13 observed standing water near rear prep area, grease buildup on the floor in front prep area. Instructed to removed, clean and maintain cleanliness.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects by drive through window/beverage dispenser. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on baked potato oven and behind fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain all food equipment interior and exterior surfaces.
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 hand sink in rear prep slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed standing water near rear prep area, grease buildup on the floor in front prep area. Instructed to removed, clean and maintain cleanliness.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25-30 live small flying insects at site during inspection in the following areas: in dishwashing area 10, in food prep area 5, in rear storage area 5, behind soda machine 5. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 09/12/23, report number 2581638, not corrected: 6-501.12 instructed to clean the floors under and around kitchen equipment and walls around and behind cooking equipment where needed. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager was on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (beef, eggs) was being prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods are being prepared and served. Vertified food manager arrives 45 minutes after inspection began. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the fryers and grill.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around kitchen equipment and walls around and behind cooking equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11-observed food boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12- observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor of the front customer seating area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of approximately 40 live small flies flying around prep area, on upper walls in prep areas and dining room, and on ceiling in dining area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises before reinspection.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed to remove grease and other food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease.
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: The urinal in the mens washroom was clogged; instructed to unclog urinal. The person in charge stated that there is a work order out for repair. Washroom has a stall with a working toilet.
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 clean floor drains under the two and three comp sinks and maintain. Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment to remove grease observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES,SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE-THRU.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST REPLACE MISSING LID FOR DUMPSTER AND HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AND VENTS IN DRIVE THRU ,FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA.
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: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN DINING AREA UNDER SODA MACHINES,PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink water temperature at 76.3f in men's customers/ staff toilet room.must have at a minimum of 100.0f or above. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of a case of raw shelled eggs ranging from 59.7f-59.9f on a cart in prep area.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below and eggs at 45.0f.appx. 15 dozen $13.05.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 10-12 live large flies and 12-15 live small flies flying around ,on upper walls in prep areas and dining room.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/13/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from all prep coolers, reach in coolers & freezers,exterior of all cooking equipment and pipes,shelving units at drive-thru.
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 gap between sink basin and faucets at front hand sink and leaking water on to floor in area.
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 lid missing and trash above the rim.must replace missing lid for dumpster and have trash inside of container for lids to be tight fitting .(priority foundation 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 grout floors throughout prep and dish washing areas.
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 dust build up from upper walls and vents in drive thru ,front prep and dining area.
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 grease and food debris build up and sticky substance from floor in dining area under soda machines,prep area,walk in cooler & freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found reach in freezer located on west wall at 67f. Found chicken stored in said freezer. Found walk in cooler and freezer at temperatures ranging from 56f - 65f at time of inspection. Observed food employee storing tcs foods (new inventory) in walk in cooler and freezer. Also noted food handler flip circuit switch for both walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed not to turn off cooler while stocking fridge or freezer. Walk in cooler and freezer are now at proper temperature. Reach in freezer tagged and held for inspection by the department of health. Instructed not to use freezer until corrected and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused wiping cloths laying around at front drive-thru area. Must properly store in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in preparation area of food spills, grease and paper debris. Must 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: Repair damanged/cracked floor tiles in front of deep fryers to prevent water build-up and pest breeding source.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain proper hair restraints for employee in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 boxes on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Instructed manager that all food items must be elevated 6" off the floor.
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 prep tables,counter tops, interior of prep coolers and dry storage shelving to remove spills and/or deris.
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: Noted a leaky pipe under the rear hand sink by the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Noted the floor drains through out are dirty. Must clean and maintain to prevent breeding place for pests.
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: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease. Noted standing water in between grout. Must keep floor dry as possible to prevent breeding area for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken,hambuger and chili. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 Observed chili being served from hot holding unit at front counter at improper temperature. Chili temperature ranging from 119.5F - 124.9F. Instructed all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be rapidly reheated to 165F, then held @ 135F or more at all times. Operator estimates 10.5lbs of chili valued at $60. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be labeled with common name, prep date, and discard or use by date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 Observed excessive dirt/debris buildup on floor drain under vegetable wash 2 compartment sink in rear. Must detail clean and sanitize drains. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Remove ice buildup and repair door gasket on prep cooler under register in drive thru area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers, holding units, cooking 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: Grout loose floor tiles near utility sink. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners near carbon dioxide tank, hot water tank, under front counter ,etc.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of rear exit door. Must seal to prevent rodent entry point. Serious citation 7-38-020 issued.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Clean/sanitize surface of prep tables and equipment surfaces at rear of cook line.
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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 following areas: walk-in freezer of food spills and debris under shelving, walk-in cooler and prep/cook line area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear employee area organize and maintain at all times.
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License · Pass
3 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: Front prep coolers need cleaning to remove spills.
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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: Floors found dirty in the following areas: rear storage closet(grease tank), pop sryup storage area and around prep line along the wall and in corners.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaky pipe in the mop storage area. Must repair and maintain area dry as possible.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.