WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,HAMBUGER AND CHILI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DERIS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE REAR HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.