WENDY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/31/16 REPORT 1735167 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE GAS LINE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND GAS CONNECTIONS. 34 OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS. NOTED FLOOR MAT ON TOP OF CONCRETE SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WORN SURFACES AND MISSING GROUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT LINES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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.