WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DAIRY TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE THE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORAGE CLOSET, BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE CLEAN STORED FOOD TRAYS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE CASHIER DISPENSING PAPER SODA CUPS BY STICKING HER BARE, UN-GLOVED FINGERS INSIDE THE CUP TO PULL FROM THE STACK AND HAND TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPENSE PAPER TOGO CUPS FROM AN INVERTED STACK HANDLING THE EXTERIOR OF THE CUP ONLY.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT OR INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SODA DISPENSING LIQUID CATCH TRAY FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND DRIED SODA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN AT THE TOGO WINDOW INTO A PAPER CUP ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

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: LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN AT THE TOGO WINDOW INTO A PAPER CUP ON THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

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.