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WENDY'S PROPERTIES,LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 14, 2025
Complaint
License #2405951
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AFTER SEWER WATER BACK UP IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #52
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 2 SEWAR DRAINS IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH WASTE WATER COMING OUT. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CONTINUING FOOD PREP WHILE TRACKING SEWAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREA. DRAIN LINES MUST BE CORRECTED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF WASTE WATER PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED PLUMBER ARRIVED AND CORRECTED DRAIN LINES
Why This Matters
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Specific Requirements
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-402.11
Violation #52
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Violation Details
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 2 SEWAR DRAINS IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH WASTE WATER COMING OUT. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CONTINUING FOOD PREP WHILE TRACKING SEWAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREA. DRAIN LINES MUST BE CORRECTED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF WASTE WATER PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED PLUMBER ARRIVED AND CORRECTED DRAIN LINES
Why This Matters
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Specific Requirements
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-402.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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