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Regulatory Report

Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

6 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 7, 2025
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperature: noted ambient temperature of 53�f. Said coolers holds tcs foods. Cooler held for inspection / tagged until it can maintain the… See more

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Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

9 months ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Apr 8, 2025
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the hot holding units. Observed eggs at 120f, sausage patties at 130f and sausage gravy at 120f inside of the hot holding unit and steam table.… See more

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Wendy's, S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Dec 17, 2024
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace damaged gasket on walk in cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from service counter… See more

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Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, Il, USA

1 year ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 27, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area, dining area between the 2 fountain pop dispensers and in the washrooms. Additional pest control service… See more

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Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jan 9, 2024
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: improper hot holding temperature of tcs foods. Observed sausage at 129f in the hot holding unit. Management instructed to maintain all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures… See more

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Regulatory Report

Wendy's, 7013-23 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: May 30, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner around cooking equipment to remove spills… See more

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Wendy's, 145 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Jul 16, 2021
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 150 or more live small flies flying around and on walls and ceilings in prep area,customers soda area,women's toilet room,dining area (trash bin),opening in lower wall behind floor drain… See more

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I ate Wendys on August 8, 2018 I had a number 10 with baconator fries a double chocolate chip cookie a strawberry lemonade and ranch and creamy Saracha on the side I developed symptoms a few hours later intense neausa, vomiting, and diarrhea it’s now been two days and symptoms have not gone away  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

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7 years ago reported by user-yfbj4861 details

Ive purchased a medium baconator yesterday with a small fry and medium drink yesterday evening I started feeling dizzy from sitting up and all night I began to have dierra from eating the sandwich all night I have been running off and I believe to have food poisoning from the baconator sandwich  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Dizziness

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