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WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC (AKA: WENDY'S) 3610 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
August 28, 2025 Canvass License #2405948
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FRONT SERVICE AREA (NEAR SMALL STORAGE CLOSET) WITH AUTOMATIC FAUCET UNABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE BELOW 130.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC FAUCET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND NO MORE THAN 120.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES ON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG FIRE SUPPRESSION LINES ON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS 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.

Health Department Information

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