Mold-Like Substance Found in Wendy's Cooler: Health Inspections

Patch examined inspection reports in Lincoln Square during July. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program.

Restaurants can pass, pass with conditions or fail using a standardized procedure. Establishments that pass don't have any critical or serious vocations. Those that receive 'pass with conditions' had serious violations, but the violations were corrected during the inspection. Failed establishments had serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A fail rating does not mean the business's license is automatically suspended.

All inspections are done on a routine canvass, unless otherwise noted.

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Wendy’s, 2053 W. Lawrence Ave.
Inspection date: July 16
Results: Pass
Violations: A complaint brought health inspectors to Wendy’s. While there, officials discovered grease build-up on the cooking equipment and floors and food debris inside the mop sink. Management needs to replace missing wall tiles near the dishwashing area and clean black, mold-like substance on the walk-in cooler walls.

Clutter inside the mop closet needs to be cleaned and organized to prevent pest harborage. 

Lakeview Development Center, 1531 W. Lawrence Ave.
Inspection date: July 18
Results: Pass
Violations: The inspector found water-stained ceiling tiles above the prep area that need to be replaced. This mop sink room was also cluttered. 

Johnnie Blue, 2619 W. Lawrence Ave.
Inspection date: July 24
Results: Pass
Violations: This visit was done on a consultation basis, where the inspector found clean equipment, floors and ice scoops. All utensils and wash clothes were properly stored and a new 2-compartment sink was installed to replace a rear exposed hand sink. The restaurant still needs a separate hand sink in the rear area.