(Also Known As: WENDY'S)
242 W GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609
October 29, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSI...(+2 more)
October 16, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INS...(+2 more)
October 9, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN DINING AREAS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING CABINET SCATTERED ON SHELF, ALONGSIDE BEVERAGE M...(+3 more)
June 20, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD COND...(+3 more)
May 22, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.(+3 more)
August 16, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, EGG...(+4 more)
September 13, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL.(+1 more)
June 2, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND...(+1 more)
May 23, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING A...(+2 more)
October 20, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM, AND ON CEILIN...
March 1, 2022• Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
January 13, 2022• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.(+2 more)
August 23, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & ...(+3 more)
August 18, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,O...(+5 more)
August 13, 2021• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76.3F IN MEN'S CUSTOMERS/ STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 1...(+8 more)
January 22, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation
Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED ON WEST WALL AT 67F. FOUND CHICKEN STORED IN SAID FREEZER. FOUND WALK IN COOLER A...
October 28, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING AROUND AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN...(+2 more)
November 12, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBUGER AN...(+5 more)
August 16, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 Observed chili being served from hot holding unit at front counter at improper temperature. Chili temperature ranging from 119.5F - 124.9F. Ins...(+3 more)
May 22, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNDER REGISTER IN DRIVE THRU AREA.(+2 more)
April 21, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
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 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOO...
April 13, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE SURFACE OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AT REAR OF COOK LINE.(+2 more)
September 25, 2015• License• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRONT PREP COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.(+2 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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