Wendy's: health inspection history

Apr 20, 2026 Canvass

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE ALONG THE WALL BASE AND SAME INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Jun 27, 2025 Canvass

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM REAR AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK WHERE SALADS ARE PREPPED.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL AND AREA FILLED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Jun 13, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Jun 6, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589657 2/15/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN…

Feb 15, 2024 Complaint

• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SALAD COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL WHEN READY TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR MALE EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,OVEN RACK,UNDERSIDES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.DUST BUILD UP FROM SCREENS AND WIRED EQUIPMENT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRIVE-THRU AREA.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
• 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON MENU CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES MUST HAVE AT 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Oct 6, 2023 Short Form Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 17, 2023 Complaint

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Apr 12, 2023 Short Form Complaint

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 9, 2023 Complaint

• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Feb 18, 2022 Complaint

• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHILI AT 53.4F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 10LBS. $50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.HAIR NET WAS PUT ON DURING INSPECTION(COS)
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND SODA STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR BUN STORAGE RACK.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
• 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this…

Jul 1, 2021 Complaint

• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUIDLUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN EAST VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.