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WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER

758 W 117TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 7, 2014, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 6, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 24, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS (#34-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35-REPLACE DAMAGE AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, OFFICE, UNDER 3-COMP SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU AREAS, ETC). FROM REPORT #1154919,DATED (3-6-2013) STILL NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILL AREA, SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY AND NOZZLES, BASES OF BUN ROLLING CARTS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE (FOOD DEBRIS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, OFFICE, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU AREAS, ETC. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT SALAD COOLER NEAR CHOCOLATE FROSTY MACHINE.
  4. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS FROM AREAS OF STORAGE SHELVES UNDER HAND SINK CABINET,FAN GUARDS IN WIC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT,3-COMP SINK MOP SINK AREA,ETC.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAINED. ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.
  6. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.STORAGE CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM CLOSET.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAINED. ALSO STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint-Fire

    0 infractions

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