WENDY'S #11743

145 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. ComplaintJun 17, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. FOUND EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LB WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $22. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITH CHOCOLATE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELF NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 13, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11: OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
3. ComplaintMar 5, 2026

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BEEF BURGERS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF BURGERS RANGED 88.5F-90.9F. FOOD VALUED AT $67 AT 13LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND BOILED EGGS (50.1F) AND DICED TOMATOES (45.3-46.0F). VALUED AT $14 AT 6LBS DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MAINTENANCE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR COOLER. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 16, 2025

   0 infractions

5. ComplaintJul 7, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53°F. SAID COOLERS HOLDS TCS FOODS. COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION / TAGGED UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NOTED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE COOKING AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA.
6. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 16, 2025

   0 infractions

7. ComplaintApr 8, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 120F, SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 130F AND SAUSAGE GRAVY AT 120F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE GARBAGE CORRAL AREA WITHOUT A LID. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING LID TO CONTAIN THE GARBAGE AND PREVENT PEST CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 4, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 THE DOOR FOR THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET OF THE COOLER.
9. ComplaintAug 27, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA BETWEEN THE 2 FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • THE DOOR FOR THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET OF THE COOLER.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 17, 2024

    0 infractions

11. CanvassJan 9, 2024

    4 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 129F IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED RAW BACON AT 54F SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE 2 FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS, ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE DINING ROOM, IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MANAGER'S OFFICE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • REPAIR THE CEILING WATER LEAK NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER AREA.
12. CanvassJan 12, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassFeb 3, 2022

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BURGERS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DISCARD WASTE INTO TRASHBIN THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON GLOVES AND COOK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HANDWASHING. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS THAT MAY CAUSE CONTAMINATION TO FOOD PRODUCTS OR EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN DESIGNATED AREA FOR PROPER AIR DRYING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYER AND PRESSURE COOKER IN PREP AREA AND ALONGSIDE STAND UP REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 26, 2021

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CUP HOLDERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS .
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
15. ComplaintJul 16, 2021

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,CUSTOMERS SODA AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA (TRASH BIN),OPENING IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER,WHEEL BASES OF SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CUP HOLDERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILIN VENTS IN STORAGE AREA AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
16. CanvassMar 16, 2020

    0 infractions

17. Short Form ComplaintNov 7, 2019

    0 infractions

18. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 29, 2019

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEVRIS ON FLOORS INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDER FRONT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
19. ComplaintApr 22, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED 2 HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SHIFT MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS BEFORE END OF INSPECTION AT BOTH HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEVRIS ON FLOORS INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNDER FRONT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
20. CanvassJan 11, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP & DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 1ST DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
21. ComplaintMar 20, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE SPILL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
22. Short Form ComplaintSep 12, 2017

    0 infractions

23. LicenseJul 25, 2017

    0 infractions