Complaint
Jun 1, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Wendy's Properties, LLC
1623 W Division St
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsComplaint
Mar 18, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH THE MOPHEAD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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 problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55F LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD/CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINER(S) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 11, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPING IN MOP SINK AREA AND WATER POOLING NEAR TOILETS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ANY LEAKS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 29, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLE RAW BURGER PATTIES WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO TOUCH VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SPATULA HANDLES USED TO SCOOP READY-TO-EAT BURGERS AND HANDLES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. ALL DISHES TOUCHED BY THE EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVED AND ADDED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 83 F BEFORE RAPIDLY GOING BACK DOWN TO 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 83 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 26, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 47 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/8 POUND TOMATOES AND 1/4 POUND HARD-BOILED EGGS ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 17, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE SODA DISPENSERS IN THE REAR AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source