FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WENDY'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 6, 2023
Canvass
License #2555581
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE OFFICE AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CABINETS BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS UNDER THE SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP STATION. CLEAN THE TOPS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS UNDER THE SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP STATION. CLEAN THE TOPS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection