WENDY'S PROPERTIES, LLC
3943 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant
26 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- 8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2617444 DATED 5/14/2025: (16) OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK DISPENCER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF WHITE, BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN BELOW ICE BIN. ALSO NOTED PINKISH BROWN RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SHUTE OF REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST THOROUGHLY DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINES BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED SELF-SERVE DRINK DISPENSER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF WHITE, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH ICE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. ALSO NOTED PINKISH BROWN RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SHUTTLE OF REAR ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass
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- Canvass
2 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITZING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED CONDENSATION IN PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT MILK COOLER AND COOLER NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ADEQUATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (09/30/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Short Form Complaint
2 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLER WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND OFFICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSEVED WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH FAUCET WATER LINE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS AND MOP-UP STANDING WATER AT CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN SALAD COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Short Form Complaint
2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, SALAD, CHILI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Complaint Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Complaint
6 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING INFRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND MUST CLEAN CEILING WITH SPILLS ABOVE DINING AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINKS, COUNTER SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Complaint
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN LID/COVER OF THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINATAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FRYER CABINETS TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND (DRIVE-THRU) BEVERAGE COUNTER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- FOUND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND (2) BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER WITH FOOD AND SYRUP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR CABINET WITH STICKY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND RECYCLING TANKS IN REAR AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND (2) BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD UP IN DINING AREA.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST BE UNDER KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,,
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED,
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Short Form Complaint
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND AT CEILING AT KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU AREAS, SHELVING UNITS AT CLEANING SUPPLY CLOSET, AND BOTTOM OF TABLES AT SALAD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOUND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
4 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG BEEF, CHICKEN, SALADS, CHILI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER MACHINE (IN FRONT DINING AREA).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WATERLINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF LOADING DESSERT/FROSTY MACHINE. (IN FRONT SERVICE AREA) OR REMOVE THE SAID MACHINE ON PREMISES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED