WENDY'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Upon arrival inspector went to wash hands at exposed hand sink near three compartment sink and found no paper towels. Additionally found no paper towels in the men's washroom. Instructed facility to maintain all hand washing sinks with soap and paper towels at all times. Facility installed at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176540, dated 5-31-18: Violation 19- "Observed the outside garbage area not maintained: found lids propped open with garbage piled over the rim of the cans and observed the ground around the cans to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean areas and maintain dumpsters with lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020." Observed garbage lid still unable to close due to trash overflowing the top. Facility moved trash into adjacent can that was not at capacity and now both lids are closed with no trash overflowing. Critical violation 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 1 door salad cooler near the front registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under the fryers, under the rear cleaning supplies storage rack, in the floor drains, under the ice machine, and under the drive thru soda machine. Instructed facility to clean 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under the fryers, under the rear cleaning supplies storage rack, in the floor drains, under the ice machine, and under the drive thru soda machine. Instructed facility to clean 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.