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Quick Answers
When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on May 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Jan 22, 2025 to May 6, 2026.
Has Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 22, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Complaint
May 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler with long hair braids without an effective hair restrains, instructed to wear.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 2, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food service manger on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken.... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
Weak hot water pressure at dish area hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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.
Oil spill noted behind food equipment at front cook line, 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jan 29, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CONDIMENTS SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS ROLLING RACKS,PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH PREPPING STATION,HOT HOLDING CORRALS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CAN CORRALS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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.
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALL NEAR MOPSINK.
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.