WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1591990, DATED 12-21-15: VIOLATION 38-"HOT HANDLE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 42-"MALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS." OBSERVED LEAK NOT REPAIRED AND MANAGER AND DRIVE THRU EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE ALL FOODHANDLERS ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE REAR PREP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SPACE BEHIND THE DRIVE THRU SODA DISPENSER TO HAVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE AT THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.