PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
WENDY'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 29, 2022
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License #1145755
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REACH IN COOLER: SOUR CREAM 50.1F, VARIETY OF SALAD DRESSINGS 48.0F-50.1F, AND HALF AND HALF 48.OF. ALL SAID ITEMS STATE KEEP REFRIGERATED ON PACKAGING. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, DOOR ON COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GASKET NOT FITTING TIGHTLY. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 47.5F, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, DOOR ON COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GASKET NOT FITTING TIGHTLY. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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