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Wendy's Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Wendy's 9843 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
May 12, 2016 Canvass License #1892674
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP FREEZER DOOR NEAR FRYERS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS(PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, WALK-IN COOLER). CLEAN FLOORS IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET(SPILLS) AND PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS, ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections