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WENDY'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WENDY'S 8740 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
July 1, 2021 Complaint License #2636249
5
Total Violations
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUIDLUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS 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: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections