RestaurantLicence 2405949

Wendy's Properties, LLC

2312 N Ashland Ave, Chicago 60614

Latest verdictConditionalJun 10, 2026 · 4 months ago

Inspections18since Sep 25, 2015

Fail rate5.6%1 of 18 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass61%
Conditional33%
Fail6%

18 inspections from 2015 to 2026 · hover a mark

20172019202120232025

ConditionalJun 10, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Noted during the inspection an employee who was scooping fries with a metal scoop into paper cups with long painted fingernails and not wearing gloves. Instructed any employee with painted fingernails must wear gloves while performing any task in the food preparation area or with any food contact items. Manager instructed employee to put gloves on during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
2. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Noted cooked eggs in the hold holding unit above the prep table being held at improper temperatures of 115.3f and 110.3f. Eggs discarded. Reviewed proper hot hold temperature requirements. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Noted an open, uncovered cooks line cold holding box with raw eggs at 54f. Employee attempted to return the eggs to the walk-in cooler. Approximately one dozen eggs discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 see the above violation #21 for citation.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted several clean stored plastic hot hold holding food containers in poor condition with melted plastic and badly stain, encrusted with baked on grease. Instructed to replace.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Noted peeling plastic on the exterior of the front prep one door refrigerator. Instructed to remove peeling plastic.
ConditionalMar 23, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted the chlorine chemical dishwashing machine not dispensing sanitizer. O ppm chlorine noted after several attempts. No dishes being washed at this time of inspection. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer and c.d.p.h contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Instructed to use the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Priority violation.
PassMay 8, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler preparing salads without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear an effective hair restraint when preparing food.
ConditionalMay 29, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Noted person in charge does not have a city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. See violation #2 for citation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Noted person in charge with no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate on premise while tcs foods chicken, sausage, and eggs are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Noted boxes with supplies and decorative items on the floors in dining rooms north and northwest stroage closets. Instructed to store a minimum of 6 inches above ground.
PassJan 18, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Unused frosty machine stored in the rear must be removed.
PassNov 29, 2021Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJul 22, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassMay 5, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalJul 27, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Observed an employee with gloved hands washing, rinsing and sanitizing a plastic container at three compartment sink and dried with paper towel container; returning in prep area and handled a ready to eat products: removed with gloved hands lettuce from bag. No removal of gloves nor handwashing prior to handle mentioned product. Information given on gloves and handwashing procedure to manager on duty. Priority violation:7-38-010, citation issued.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Grease on deep fryers included wheels of equipment clean and maintain
3. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Outdoor garbage area with heavy grease and grimes on ground,clean and maintain
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease between floor tiles,missing grout between said titles in front of deep fryers,repair issues. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
ConditionalNov 14, 2019ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Person in charge during the inspection did not have a city of Chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to have a city of Chicago certified manager onsite at all times with valid license. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Must post handwashing signage at hand sink behind the front service counter, instructed to maintain.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must detail clean interior contact surfaces of 1-door upright freezer, and lower cooler at pick-up window in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Unable to identify backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must replace leaky faucet at 2-comp sink in dish/prep area. Instructed to maintain.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  All receptacles in the ladies toilet room must be covered. Install covered receptacles and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean debris from floor in storage closet in customer seating area. Instructed to maintain.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of Chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.
PassJul 2, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must detail clean water from floor throughout prep area, instructed to maintain.
PassMar 27, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
FailMar 19, 2018ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 19
  Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
  Outside garbage area not maintained. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on floor surrounding dumpsters and overflowing garbage container preventing lid from closing properly inside corral also observed grease on floor behind rear exit door. Must maintain garbage area adequate maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.
2. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Previous minor violations from 12/6/17 report#2116696 not corrected. 33 must detail clean dried food debris from the interior contact surface of the 1-door stainless-steel freezer, all small prep coolers and storage compartments behind service counter, and storage compartments under the condiment station where the self serve beverage machine is located. 34 must clean debris from floors under heavy equipment in prep area, in walk in freezer/cooler, and in the rear prep area. Also, clean dried food debris from floor drains in prep area. 35 must detail clean greases accumulation from wall behind fryers, and from hood and filters. Serious violation 7-42-090.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
4. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed cardboard boxes on floor near to rear exit door. Must remove cardboard boxes to prevent redent harborage.
PassDec 6, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Must label food containers in prep area when food has been removed from original packaging.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must detail clean dried food debris from the interior contact surface of the 1-door stainless-steel freezer, all small prep coolers and storage compartments behind service counter, and storage compartments under the condiment station where the self serve beverage machine is located.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean debris from floors under heavy equipment in prep area, in walk in freezer/cooler, and in the rear prep area. Also, clean dried food debris from floor drains in prep area.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must detail clean greases accumulation from wall behind fryers, and from hood and filters.
PassFeb 10, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed dust accumulation on fan guard covers in walk in cooler/freezer. Also dust accumulation on the drain board across from the 3-comp sink in the rear. Interior surface of 1-door upright freezer near the office is not clean, food debris present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed floors not clean in the following areas; in prep area, under 3- comp and 2-comp sinks in rear. Under heavy equipment, around co2 tanks, and in the walk in cooler/freeze. Floor drain next to the walk in cooler not clean, food debris and garbage present. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed grease accumulation on hood and filters. Detached ceiling vent above the mop sink in the rear. Instructed to clean, repair and maintain.
4. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Light shields in rear prep not clean, unknown debris inside. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
ConditionalApr 8, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Observed improper temperature of front line sandwich prep cooler at 49.6f with potentially hazardous foods stored on top side that was just prepped.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)
2. 12
  Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
  Observed in accessible and inadequate hand washing facilities for staff .observed dish washing area hand sink blocked with a garbage can stored in front of it and no paper towels while dishes are being washed at this time and no paper towels at hand sink in men's toiletroom.manager removed garbage can and provided paper towels at hand sinks at this time.must keep hand sink accessible at all times and hand drying device at all sinks.(critical 7-38-030)
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must repair or replace worn door gasket on lower fryer prep cooler and walk in freezer.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean food debri and grease from fryer cabinets,lower shelf at condiment storage in dining area,wheel bases of cooking equipment & pipes,fanguard covers & shelving units in walk in cooler & freezer,under side of soda machine.
5. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must clean grease and food debri from floor in walk in cooler and freezer,in prep areas and dining area under,around,along wall bases.must grout floor near bread rack in rear area,under front prep area hand sink.
6. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must clean dust build up from vents in dish washing area and grease from filters and hood of cooking equipment.
7. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair or replace leaky back flow device on coffee machine.
PassFeb 5, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Accumulation of rubbish and dust on the floor under the soda rack. Instructed to clean and maintain.
2. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Observed cleaning supplies stored on the floor in the chemical closet. Instructed to store all items at least 6 inches above the ground. Observed employee jackets being stored on top of the soda boxes. Instructed to store all employee belongings separate from food and food contact equipment.
PassSep 25, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed reach in freezer near grill with excess ice accumulation . Defrost and maintain.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed hadnle broken on wendys warming oven in rear or kithcen. Repair handle and maintain.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed floor drain near walk in cooler unclean. Clean and maintain floor drains.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
345×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
493×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
383×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
323×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2405949 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.