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

WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC (AKA: WENDY'S) 6324 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
June 11, 2024 Canvass License #2469194
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK BY PREP TABLE,REPAIR ISSUE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED AT AN OPEN ATTACHED UNIT TO THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED AN ENCLOSED CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE AROUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER(IN PREP AREA) AND WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNIT AND FAUCET AT EAST THREE COMPARTMEN SINK IN DISHEROOM.REPAIR ISSUE
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND ICE MACHINE
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: KEEP FLOOR DRY AROUND ICE MACHINE
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections