Did Wendy'S pass its last health inspection?

Wendy'S at 9843 S Western Ave was inspected on Nov 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Wendy'S?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Wendy'S

9843 S Western Ave, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 7, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 7, 2025

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ON THE RIGHT SIDE COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AT THE DEEP FRYER STATION AND THE FLOOR OF THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HOOD UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND THE FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MPROVIDE ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 7, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2012	Short Form Fire-Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2011	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2010	Tag Removal	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Wendy'S — questions

Did Wendy'S pass its last health inspection?: Wendy'S at 9843 S Western Ave was inspected on Nov 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Wendy'S?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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