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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING NOT ACCESSIBLE, THERE WERE TRAYS STORED INSIDE. ALSO, FOUND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVE THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 6 BIG FLIES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. ALSO, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND STORAGE RACKS.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN/DAMAGED AND HOLDING CLOUDY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.