CHICAGO, IL - A scheduled inspection at Wendy'S Properties,LLC on 08/14/2025 documented several health code infractions.
The popular restaurant is located at 8645 S Stony Island Avenue Chicago Illinois in Chicago's South Shore district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: all contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning after sewer water back up in food prep area. 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display - comments: all drink no..." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. The Food Safety Modernization Act provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving pest control, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies According to FDA Food Code Standards, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. This regulatory framework ensures that food service establishments meet rigorous safety standards.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
City health officials have required that Wendy'S Properties,LLC promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2622242 |
| DBA Name | WENDY'S PROPERTIES |
| AKA Name | WENDY'S |
| License # | 2405951 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 8645 S STONY ISLAND AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AFTER SEWER WATER BACK UP IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 2 SEWAR DRAINS IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH WASTE WATER COMING OUT. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CONTINUING FOOD PREP WHILE TRACKING SEWAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREA. DRAIN LINES MUST BE CORRECTED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF WASTE WATER PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED PLUMBER ARRIVED AND CORRECTED DRAIN LINES | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS |
| Latitude | 41.73740694106813 |
| Longitude | -87.58506914027942 |
| Location | (41.73740694106813 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
