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Wendy's, West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

8 years ago

4140 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, 60641 Illinois, United States

Midnight got the 4 for 4. Woke up at 5 am with food poisoning | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Fever, Vomiting

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
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55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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