Wendy's
2610 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 16, 2026
Wendy's was last inspected on January 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
January 16, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of both outer entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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: 4-101.19: observed stacks of buns stored on bread rack on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
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: 6-501.11: observed damaged silver heating strip around walk in freezer door at top left. Instructed to repair or replace damaged silver heating strip around walk in freezer door 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: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup around all sides of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup around all sides of walk in freezer door and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · 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: Observed openings at base of both outer entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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 20 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in interior of cabinet in dining room in between fountain machines. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 1/9/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) 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 three small dead mice in interior of cabinet in dining room in between fountain machines. Instructed to remove dead mice and clean interior of cabinet.
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: Observed stacks of buns stored on bread rack on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
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: Observed damaged silver heating strip around walk in freezer door at top left. Instructed to repair or replace damaged silver heating strip around walk in freezer door 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 ice buildup around all sides of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup around all sides of walk in freezer door and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation on perimeter of walk in freezer door. Instd to remove ice and maintain. Excessive black substance on caulking at handwash sink at rear of prep line. Insd to remove substance/replace caulking and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed damage ceiling tiles in dining room soda machines.instructed the person in charge to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed person in charge at time of inspection with no evidence of allegen training. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 approximately 30 fruit flies in the storage area and front cashier area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all fruit fly activity and inform pest control of the need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damage ceiling tiles in dining room soda machines.instructed the person in charge to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge at time of inspection with no evidence of allegen training. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on fryers and surrounding area. Instructed to 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: Observed clutter stored on floor at mop sink closet. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH LOBBY DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS 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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON SANITARY NAPKIN BOX IN 1ST TOILET STALL OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DRIVE THRU 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: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BETWEEN FROSTY MACHINE AND DUMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU CHOCOLATE MILK CALORIES AT 140 MUST BE 130 OR LESS.PER 8 OZ.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 1.5lb. Cooked grill chicken ranging from 110.7f-120.2f in hot holding unit. Product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above,appx. 1.5lbs. $20.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 3lbs. Sliced tomato at 48.6f on topside of cold holding unit.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.3lbs.$2.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation)
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. 75 or more live small flies flying around under rear 3- compartment sink and wet food debris build up in same area,on walls & ceiling,under condiment cabinet in dining area,prep area, mop sink area flying around premises throughout as well as appx. 12- 15 live large flies flying throughout premises including toilet rooms.also. Appx. 30 or more mice droppings in (east)window sills in dining room and lower condiment cabinet in dining area. Must remove mice droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/5/2022.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(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 an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of both lobby doors must make doors 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 worn door gasket on bottom of walk in freezer.
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 lower shelves of shelving units at service counter,garbage corrals in dining area,inside of prep coolers and reach in freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on sanitary napkin box in 1st toilet stall of women's toilet room.must repair or replace.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout floor near cooking equipment and in between frosty machine and dump sink and 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 excessive grease & food debris,water build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep ,dish washing and drive thru areas.
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 grease build up from filters at hood of 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 on kids menu chocolate milk calories at 140 must be 130 or less.per 8 oz.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Employee coffee beverage without lids in rear. Instd to have lid to prevent possible contamination
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (cell phone on prep table) improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Over 30 live small flies on walls and ceiling near beverage station in dining area and in rear storage area. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Prep sink floor drain and floor under equipment in drive thru area not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: excessive black mold like substance on caulking around top and sides of 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace caulk and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures at front prep cooler/cold line: cheese 47.1f, cut lettuce 45.6f, leafy greens/spring mix 50.3f, cut tomatoes 50.0f. All product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005(a)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Prep/cooler cold line currently being used, in poor repair, air temperature of 45.9f. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Instd not to use until able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black mold like substance on caulking around top and sides of 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace caulk and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed discoloration on pop nozzles and upper splash guard. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 2 door refrigerator drawer in front prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed excessive grease and debris on floors against edges of wall along walls throughout kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed excessive standing water throughout dish area. Must keep clean and dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed discoloration on pop nozzles and upper splash guard. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 small black flies on walls in dining room area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all walls and near beverage machine in dining room area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation . 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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: Observed 2 door refrigerator drawer in front prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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: Observed excessive grease and debris on floors against edges of wall along walls throughout kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed excessive standing water throughout dish area. Must keep clean and dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Observed the cart that the ovens are on has grease on the side closest to the fryer,and the wheel of the cart is covered in grease, instructed to clean.
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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: Observed the floor under the fryer, next to oven, and upright freezer not clean, instructed to remove grease, and trash from the above areas.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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 the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 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 live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the washrooms, dining room, food prep area and corner area next to the front counter. Approximately 75 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted in view of the customers. 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.
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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 the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* 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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have a food handlers certificate available. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No water running water under city pressure above soft serve machine. Instd to provide and maintain.
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