WENDY'S

Address: 242 W GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 20, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Chain: Wendy's

Inspection History (42 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-08-20 00:00:00 (Complaint)
• Pass — 2026-04-08 00:00:00 (Complaint) 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in women's restroom, Instructed to post.
• Pass — 2025-12-11 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE CABINET WITH S
• Pass — 2025-10-29 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INSI
• Pass — 2025-10-16 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OUT C 01/09/2025 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER CONTAINING SALADS AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT AND INS
• Fail — 2025-10-09 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN DINING AREAS INSIDE BEVERAGE DISPENSING CABINET SCATTERED ON SHELF, ALONGSIDE BEVERAGE MACHI
• Pass — 2025-06-20 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIO
• Pass — 2025-05-22 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS BY DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW/BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 49.
• Pass — 2024-08-23 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2024-08-16 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, EGG
• Pass — 2023-09-13 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED T
• Pass — 2023-06-02 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PRO
• Fail — 2023-05-23 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
• Pass — 2022-10-27 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2022-10-20 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA, ON UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM, AND ON CEILING IN
• Pass — 2022-07-21 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2022-03-01 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
• Pass — 2022-01-13 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE URINAL IN THE M
• Pass — 2021-08-23 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREE
• Fail — 2021-08-18 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 12-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON UP

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