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Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers

August 8, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT SANITATION, EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND SLICER WITH NO SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZER COMPARTMENT NOT SETUP AND FILLED WITH CONTAINER OF PACKAGED CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE CHEESE AND SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALON WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT CLOSET NEAR EXIT DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FILE CABINET IN OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SODA DISPENSER AND UTILITY STORAGE AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1387339 ON 2-10-14: 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES AND CABINET UNDER POP MACHINE UNDER FRONT COUNTER, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS, NEAR FRYERS, REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: GROUT LOOSE WALL TILE UNDER PAPAER TOWEL DISPENSER BEHID FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANLDER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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