Wendy's

June 6, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ANOTHER MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:40 A.M. DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 : Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SODA AND CONDIMENTS STATION,ON LOWER SHELF AT DRIVE - THRU CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND A BOX ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN FREEZER AND DEAD MOUSE NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF NORTH ENTRY DOOR & DOOR CLOSURE ON SOUTH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA. • 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CUP HOLDERS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOP & CABINETS IN LOBBY,OVEN,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES DURING OPERATION RANGING FROM 63.3F-65.5F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M. BY PLUMBER. RANGING FROM 110.4F-116.7F AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 50
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE,GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP , SPLATTER,DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER. • 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 24, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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