Pass

Wendy's

4150 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 28, 2026

Wendy's was last inspected on May 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of eastside outer front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed racks of buns stored on floor in walk in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units 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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged exterior wall to the right of walk in cooler door. Corrected on site observed damaged exterior wall to the right of walk in cooler door smoothly repaired before conclusion of inspection.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Prep/dump sink at front beverage station inoperable. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Window frame and wall/ceiling trim at rear drive thru window in poor repair, with gaps and not tight fitting. Instd to repair same so as all surfaces to be tight fitting, smooth, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager without allergen training instructed to obtain certificate and retain certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature warewash machine not dispensing sanitizer. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor drain under 3-compartment sink, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found cardboard boxes on floor near rear door. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at front prep area handwash sink. Instd to provide at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink in warewashing area nor at handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in warewashing area not accessible, multi use equipment in basin of sink. Instd to keep sink basin clean and accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Missing attached drip trays for grease at flat top grill, using plastic bags in bucket with wheels to collect grease. Instd to provide proper approved equipment to retain grease

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area near cooking line not clean, grease accumulation, causing slippery surface. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of upright freezer with food debris., instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Formica wall covering next to walk in cooler, in poor repair, loose from wall. Instd to repair and have tight fitting

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, the exterior of the ice machine, and the chicken hot holding unit, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 small, black flies on walls in dining room, on walls near restrooms, and on self service beverage machines. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed resr floor drains not clean unser 2/3 compartment sinks, instructed to clean. Also clean floor under fryer(grease on floor)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over the fryer cooking area, instructed to replace.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed the previous minor violation not corrected serious violation 7-42-090. #38 must extend the faucet to reach the top loading ice cream machine report #1976710 date 12/08/2016,correct by date 3/8/2017. Still not corrected, premises has a two compartment top hopper for 2 different types of icecream, the facuet does not reach the 2nd. Compartment, instructed to replace. Must be able to reach both compartments to provide hot and cold running water in order to clean and sanitize machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear floor drains not clean under 2/3 compartment sinks, instructed to clean. Also clean floor under fryer (grease on floor).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over fryer cooking area, instructed to replace.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must extend the faucet to reach the top loading ice cream machine.

  14. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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