Wendy's

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Inspections

1. Jul 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED SLICED SWISS CHEESE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND SWISS CHEESE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED SERVICE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ALREADY ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. COOLER RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

2. Jan 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. May 22, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CHIPPED ICE SCOOP FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILDUP ON NOZZLE OF DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Feb 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

6. Feb 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE 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). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED,COS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILIATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

7. Mar 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jun 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jun 23, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK (DRIVE THRU) IN FRONT PREP AND INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR AREA (BY OIL RECYCLING TANK), USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

11. Jun 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Core

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BARRIER OFF FRONT COUNTER AREA OPENING LEADING INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES ON EITHER ICE MACHINE OR COFFEE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON BOTH THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT OR FIND THEIR LOCATIONS. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

12. May 18, 2018 Complaint · 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

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGERS,CHILI,SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AT REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

13. Feb 16, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jan 31, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED BLUE CONTAINER WITH WATER USED FOR CLEANING OF CHAIRS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEM INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 FRONT PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE MENS TOILET.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DRIVE-THRU REACH-IN-COOLER.

15. Nov 28, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed a black mold-like substance built up on the interior surfaces of both coca cola ice machines (used for human consumption) used for customer self service. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: at the floor drain of the three compartment sink, behind the soda boxes in the rear of facility, and behind the drive thru frosty machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

17. Jan 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Jan 5, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Observed the men's washroom handsink not functioning: no water comes out. Sink is motion activated and facility states no battery on site. Instructed facility to repair and maintain hot and cold running water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed food not protected: found both customer self service soda machine top loading ice machine with a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Instructed facility to cease use of said ice machines until cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor in the rear grease receptacle area and under the fryers to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

19. Jul 14, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND POTATOES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM RUBBER GLOVES ONTO POTATOES READY TO BAKE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOX OF POTATOES FROM THE SAID LOCATION INTO PROPER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-MANAGER RELOCATE GLOVES) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND INA ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH OILL TANK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANING EQUIPMENT DRIPPING/WET MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MANAGER AND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (ALL EMPLOYEE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR).

20. Jan 27, 2016 Complaint · 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

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, CHILI, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. FOODS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AROUND OIL TANK IN REAR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET (NEXT TO WOMEN WASHROOM).

21. Sep 29, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT RPOPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.