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Wendy's

8302 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

99cited violations
0serious tier
23inspections
80tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2405952
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
20251110
2024120
2023320
20224320
20212170
2020130
20192100
2018130
2017490
2016130
2015110

Inspections

  1. May 20, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKS AND ITS LOOSE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630162, DATE 1-22-26. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

  2. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE POP CO 2 TANK AND MOP SINK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  3. Mar 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL,FRYER CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS,TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,NEXT TO SODA MACHINE AND A HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN EMPLOYEES COAT CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS,FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE FRYER STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  4. May 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  5. Aug 7, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jun 28, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UP FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  7. Mar 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  8. Jun 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,DISH WASHING AREA ,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  9. Jun 6, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS, BOXES IN DINING AREA,HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA, REAR PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 5-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,DISH WASHING AREA ,OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DAMAGED WALL BASE AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  10. Apr 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inpector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  11. Apr 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILL,COLD HOLDING UNIT,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINES,WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SODA STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED THE CHILDREN MENU LISTING 1% CHOCOLATE MILK.THE LABEL HAD 140 CALORIES LISTED PER CONTAINER/SERVING,NOT INCOMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060. MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  12. Aug 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jul 30, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (78.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER:MILK 47.3F-48.2F, HALF & HALF 48.2F, SOUR CREAM 48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $61.63. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATIOIN ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jun 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

  15. Jul 30, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

  16. Jul 19, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WERE TRAYS STORED INSIDE. ALSO, FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVE THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 6 BIG FLIES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  17. Nov 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Dec 13, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Sep 7, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, CUP HOLDERS, FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, AND PAPER TOWEL STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  20. Jan 20, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN CLOSED THE BACK LID HAS AN OPENING 8 INCHES FROM THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. ALL LIDS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY WHEN CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DEBRIS IS PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEE(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE OPEN(UNCOVERED) FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

  22. Mar 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A MOP BUCKET NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.

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

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT DINING AREA BY THE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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.