(Also Known As: WENDY'S)
2053 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625
June 5, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SALAD COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN....(+2 more)
May 13, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SALAD COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED T...(+2 more)
July 23, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZI...(+5 more)
July 11, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS ...
July 3, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT CASH REGISTER WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EN...(+2 more)
March 1, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND PROCEED TO PUT DISHES AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES A...(+1 more)
April 19, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
March 17, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DRIVE-THRU BEVERAGE STATION.
April 24, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPO...(+2 more)
May 16, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS RANGING FROM (91.4 F-92.0 F...
May 8, 2019• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.(+6 more)
January 3, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND COMPLETE KI...(+3 more)
November 28, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PO...(+5 more)
November 20, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND I...(+5 more)
July 3, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSID...(+3 more)
August 22, 2016• Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed employees working in food prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all ...
April 1, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Previous inspection report summary from report # 1734762, dated 3-24-16, not displayed and visible to all customers. ...(+4 more)
March 24, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1591990, DATED 12-21-15: VIOLATION 38-"HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTME...(+4 more)
December 21, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MA...(+2 more)
September 23, 2015• License• 1 violation
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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