WENDY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND AND ON THE FROSTY MACHINE, IN THE CORNER OF THE DRIVE THRU STATION AND BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE DRIVE THRU, AND AT THE CUSTOMER CONDIMENT AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES AND WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE AND DRINK DISPENSER STATIONS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FROSTY MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH SIDES OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.