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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK; WATER TEMPERATURE AT 78.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED HANDSINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SODA MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE), AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TILE FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN THE COOKS LINE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.