Wendy's

August 16, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, 5 IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND 35 IN THE DINING/HALL WAY AREA BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION #64662-17 ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, CHILI, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIME-ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN ESTABLISHMENT IN VIEWING SITE.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR (RIGHT SIDE).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM FAN COVER IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE/PREP SHELVES AND RACKS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND FROSTY AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOORS IN REAR PREP AROUND FROSTY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST RE-ATTACH LOOSE TILED WALL BASE AND SEAL TIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 1, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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