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WENDY'S PROPERTIES,LLC in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

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CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at WENDY'S PROPERTIES,LLC during a routine inspection conducted on 08/14/2025.

Situated at 8645 S STONY ISLAND AVE, the establishment is part of Burnside's active food service sector. The Burnside area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to cleaning procedures. 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. Instructed to Detail Clean and Sanitize All Areas. Priority Foundation 7-38-005 Citation Issued. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The second violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: 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. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The third violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: 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.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fourth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: 51. Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Leak at 3 Compartment Sink in Need of Correcting. Instructed to Repair and Maintain.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fifth violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 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 Corr. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were documented: 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; 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.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, WATER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; 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; 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.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OPEN AND 1 RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED WITH NO GARBAGE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, WATER AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (57.4F) AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF POP MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE, LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED LID MISSING ON RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID AND PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CUP HOLDERS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES,OVEN,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE,FROST MACHINE,PIPES AND CORDS OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE FRYER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP , SPLATTER,DIRT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE,GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR COAT CLOSET, CRACK IN FLOOR & EXTERIOR WALL IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 23 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF NEXT TO REGISTER AT DRIVE-THRU,IN A HOLDER UNDERNEATH SODA CONDIMENT STATION,ON ROLLING CART & ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/16/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090); FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF NORTH ENTRY DOOR . MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CUP HOLDERS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOP & CABINETS IN LOBBY,OVEN,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE,FROST MACHINE,DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN FLOOR & EXTERIOR WALL LEADING INTO ELECTRICAL ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP , SPLATTER,DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE,GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2576822 6/6/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SODA AND CONDIMENTS STATION AND OF INTERIOR PANEL WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP,ON LOWER SHELF AT DRIVE - THRU CASHIER AREA MIXED IN WITH NESTING MATERIAL OF SHREEDED PAPER & NAPKINS AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILD UP,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK,REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER ALONG WALL BASES AND ON BRICK WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED); PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012); CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ANOTHER MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:40 A.M. DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SODA AND CONDIMENTS STATION,ON LOWER SHELF AT DRIVE - THRU CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND A BOX ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN FREEZER AND DEAD MOUSE NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF NORTH ENTRY DOOR & DOOR CLOSURE ON SOUTH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,GRILLS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,CUP HOLDERS,ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOP & CABINETS IN LOBBY,OVEN,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.; HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES DURING OPERATION RANGING FROM 63.3F-65.5F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M. BY PLUMBER. RANGING FROM 110.4F-116.7F AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE,GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP , SPLATTER,DIRT AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED..

Why are these violations concerning?

Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

Important Health Information

Data Sources

This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.

Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.

📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022

⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.

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