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WENDY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WENDY'S 2215 N WASHTENAW AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Restaurant
March 27, 2019 Complaint License #2555581
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .WASHING UNTENSILS AND RUNNING UNDER WATER AND PLACING THEM ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT HAVING SINK SET UP TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SINK SET UP PROPERLY AND REWASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON TOPSIDE OF CONDIMENT PREP COOLER AND ON WALL BEHIND IT AT THE DRIVE THRU,ON UPPER WALL AT MENU BOARD AND T.V. MONITOR,IN DINING AREA ALONG BOTH FRONT WINDOWS AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR TREATMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SYRUP BUILD UP AT UNDERSIDE OF SODA DISPENSERS.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA AND AT DRIVE THRU AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.

Health Department Information

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