Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Wendy's

Name: Wendy's
Address: 2215 N Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL

2215 N Washtenaw Ave

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIOTITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2632960 ON 3/23/26. VIOLATION STATES " OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTED DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 23, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, CHILLI). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WASHING OR SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WASH TEMPERATURE @77F AND SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120F AND SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. NOTED MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRINK DISPENSER LOCATED NEAR DRIVE THROUGH (INCLUDING SPACE WHERE CUPS ARE STORED), INSIDE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM SALAD COOLER AND ICE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURGER PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH LEAK CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON TO REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH FILLED GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 16, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 6, 2023

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE OFFICE AND FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE CABINETS BETWEEN THE 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS UNDER THE SALAD AND SANDWICH PREP STATION. CLEAN THE TOPS AND SPACES BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSERS IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE DRIVE-THRU. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE DRIVE-THRU AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source