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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK, INC. (AKA: WENDY'S) 2610 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
July 28, 2021 Complaint License #2431957
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEE COFFEE BEVERAGE WITHOUT LIDS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE LID TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONE ON PREP TABLE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.

Health Department Information

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