Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Wendy's

Name: Wendy's
Address: 4412 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL

4412 N Pulaski Rd

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 6, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 29, 2026

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. HAND WASHING SINK ONLY PRODUCED SMALL STREAM OF WATER NOT CONDUCIVE TO ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

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

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LID UNABLE TO BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 17, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILTIY. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS WERE FILLED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERAURE OF 84.7F AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK WITH TEMPERED FAUCET. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERAURE OF 87.7F AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH SEPARATE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100F- 110F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

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, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 12, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UNCLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint