RecordWell Data

Wendy's

2053 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

71cited violations
6serious tier
25inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2405945
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026251
2025260
2024361
2023463
2022110
2021110
2020130
20193121
20173160
20163110
2015240

Inspections

  1. Mar 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FRIES AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Mar 18, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO BE 0 PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE. DISH MACHINE IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE AND OBSERVED FACILITY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND POTS AND PANS UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION WHEN DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPARIED AND READING A PROPER PPM BETWEEN 50-100PPM.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FRIES AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 5, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SALAD COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11--- NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE SECURITY CAMERA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  4. May 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SALAD COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE SECURITY CAMERA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  5. Sep 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jul 30, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN DAMAGED LIDS WITH LARGE HOLES ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jul 11, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

  9. Jul 3, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT CASH REGISTER WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD AND FILTERS BEHIND FRONT CASHEIR STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  10. Mar 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 1, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND PROCEED TO PUT DISHES AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOED TO FLOOR. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS CAUSING WATER TO OVER FLOW FROM FLOOR WELL TO FLOOR BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS ADEQUATELY DISPOSED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Apr 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Mar 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DRIVE-THRU BEVERAGE STATION.

  14. Apr 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THAT ONE EMPLOYEE WORK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR PROTECTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THAT LARGE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH INSIDE CONTAINER.EMPLOYEE CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)NO CITATION ISSUED

  15. May 16, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM (91.4 F-92.0 F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MINIMUM 100 F AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

  16. May 8, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND GREEN PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR AND TORN GASKET FOR THE HAMBURGER 1 DOOR COOLER FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(LARGE OPENING) AND RECYCLABLE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH FOOD BOXES AND MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIDS FOR MENTIONED DUMPSTERS LIDS- MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON EXHAUST HOOD REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND VENTILATION IN WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  17. Jan 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND COMPLETE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11((B) OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE AND SHOW BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION

  18. Nov 28, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS,CHILI, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IS POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE TOP OF FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      SUPPLIES IN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN (HATS,HAIRNETS, CAPS ETC).

  19. Nov 20, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA/INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE SALAD 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE TOP OF FAUCET FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      SUPPLIES IN STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN (HATS,HAIRNETS, CAPS ETC).

  20. Jul 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.(NOTED ALL CONTAINERS WITH DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN MOP SINK IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Aug 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Observed employees working in food prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear proper restraints and to maintain.

  22. Apr 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      Previous inspection report summary from report # 1734762, dated 3-24-16, not displayed and visible to all customers. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to customers at all times. Inspection report summary provided today. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE REAR PREP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPACE BEHIND THE DRIVE THRU SODA DISPENSER TO HAVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FACILITY HAS AN INTERNAL FOODHANDLER/SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM WITH A CHECKLIST ON SITE BUT NO IDPH LETTER STATING THAT SAID PROGRAM IS APPROVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN LETTER ON SITE OR TO HAVE ALL FOODHANDLERS TAKE ANSI APPROVED COURSES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  23. Mar 24, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1591990, DATED 12-21-15: VIOLATION 38-"HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 42-"MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS." OBSERVED LEAK NOT REPAIRED AND MANAGER AND DRIVE THRU EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE ALL FOODHANDLERS ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE REAR PREP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPACE BEHIND THE DRIVE THRU SODA DISPENSER TO HAVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FACILITY HAS AN INTERNAL FOODHANDLER/SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM WITH A CHECKLIST ON SITE BUT NO IDPH LETTER STATING THAT SAID PROGRAM IS APPROVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN LETTER ON SITE OR TO HAVE ALL FOODHANDLERS TAKE ANSI APPROVED COURSES AND TO MAINTAIN.

  24. Dec 21, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 1 DOOR SALAD COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

  25. Sep 23, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.