RecordWell Data

Wendy's

9843 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

89cited violations
1serious tier
29inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1892674
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025280
2024290
2023130
2022110
2021130
2020260
2019140
2018120
2017360
2016250
2015170
2014120
2013260
2012460
2011180
20104131

Inspections

  1. Nov 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AT THE DEEP FRYER STATION AND THE FLOOR OF THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ALL HOOD UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND THE FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MPROVIDE ON SITE.

  2. Mar 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEEDOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 12, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKS AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENTIALTION AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      WASTE GREASE NOZZLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SMALL LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  5. Mar 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING TILES ALONG WALL NEAR NORTH EXIT, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jun 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT OUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jan 25, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP REACH IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  8. Apr 27, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP MATTER. MUSTCLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT WIC IN POOR REPAIR, NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREA. ALSO OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN CHEMICAL ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.

  9. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP MATTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      observed exterior areas of fryer, grill not clean of build up food debris, grease. must clean/ maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA,WIC IN POOR REPAIR, NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND WALL AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREP, DISHWASHING, MOP SINK ROOM, POP STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DEBRIS,DRIED FOOD LIQUIDS ON WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO GREASE ,DEBRIS,THICK ALONG WALLS BEHIND FRYERS, SINKS, WALLS IN COOLER, HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS

  10. Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILL, HOLDING UNITS BEHIND FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AREA AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOWER WALL PANEL LOOSE NEAR REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WATER HEATER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD.

  11. Jun 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS FRONT AND REAR, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/ DRY MOP.

  12. Nov 15, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Nov 7, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY HOT WATER WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO CHEMICALS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (PLAIN WATER) AT EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF SMALL STEAM TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD UP, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE ICE ON FLOORS IN REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOW WATER PRESSURE AT MENS HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. REPAIR.

  14. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT PREMISES PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLER,COOKING STATIONS.MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.

  15. Sep 28, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. May 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS(PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, WALK-IN COOLER). CLEAN FLOORS IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET(SPILLS) AND PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  17. Feb 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING TILED COVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE WALL BY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE LOOSE WALL PANEL BY THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  18. Feb 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND OLD FOOD IN SEAMS OF FLOOR TILES.FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING.MUST REGROUNT FLOOR AREAS THRU-OUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISH WASHING AREA,DRIVE THRU,OVEN AREA, AND ICE MACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO COLD WATER AT FAUCET OVER SOFT SERVE MACHINE BY DRIVE THRU.MUST INSTALL.

  19. Apr 9, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP LINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR MISSING TILES SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK AND IN REAR BY SYRUP LINES. ALSO FLOOR TILES MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES, SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT WALL UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO SEAL WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  20. Apr 8, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TWO HOLES IN THE FLOOR MUST BE FILLED/SEALED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING MOP SINK.

  21. Oct 23, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN FRONT DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  22. Sep 26, 2012 Short Form Fire-Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Aug 10, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN REAR ICECREAM MACHINE DRIP TRAY.

  24. May 4, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY HOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2 COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA AND IN FRONT DINNING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.NEED TO CLEAN VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA DUSTY.

  25. Jun 8, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, CABINETS, EXPOSED SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS (BEHIND ICE MACHINE, REAR STORAGE, ETC). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BUN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE LITTER OUTSIDE ALONG BUN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CAP/HAIRNET).

  26. Sep 22, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.

  27. Jun 15, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.

  28. Jun 14, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP), CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK (STANDING WATER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE FRONT VENTILATION HOOD. GROUT WALL TILE IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINK.

  29. Mar 15, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.