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Wendy's

March 1, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SMALL METAL PAN INSIDE OF SAID SINK.PAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS(16)- 3LBS. A VARIETY OF PREPARED PACKAGED SALADS AT 45.3F INSIDE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 48LBS. $131.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 32.0F)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR LOWER PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS,DUMPSINK CABINET.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT MOPSINK. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS UNDER COUNTER TOP AT DRIVE THRU.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR VENT IN DINING AREA. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRIVE-THRU AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
code 56
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 30, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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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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