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Wendy's Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Wendy's 9843 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
November 7, 2017 Complaint License #1892674
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ONLY HOT WATER WITH DIRECT CONNECTION TO CHEMICALS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (PLAIN WATER) AT EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF SMALL STEAM TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ON FLOORS IN REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ON FLOORS IN REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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