Wendy's

8740 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The Wendy's located at 8740 S Lafayette Ave in Chicago, IL underwent a low-risk inspection on June 27, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the maintenance of physical facilities. Across 18 scored inspections, Wendy's at this Chicago address has historically maintained a low-risk status.

18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 18, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jul 1, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 18, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 29, 2020
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 22, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Dec 12, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 17, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 28, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 24, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jun 27, 2025 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM REAR AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK WHERE SALADS ARE PREPPED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR BY THE GRILL AND AREA FILLED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)