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

WENDY'S PROPERTIES,LLC (AKA: WENDY'S) 8645 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60617 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
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
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #39
MAJOR
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
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 #49
MINOR
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.
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: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #52
CORRECTED MAJOR
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
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #52
CORRECTED MAJOR
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
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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