What is Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc's health inspection score?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc last inspected?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc was last inspected on January 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc have?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc has 39 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc safe to eat at?

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc

Name: Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers OF New York, Inc
Address: 7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 74

7013-7023 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/29/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #841 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

18x

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (74/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

13 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT WALL BASE WHERE SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN DINING AREA.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER SODA STATION CABINET ON OUTLET COVER,INSULATED PIPE.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,ON TOILET & CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT OF SODA STATION IN LOBBY MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND BOOTHS SEATS IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT WALL BASE AND FLOOR WHERE SODA MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU,GREASE BUILD UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS OVER 2- COMP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA DUMPSINK,IN FRONT OF FRYERS.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON UPPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA DUMPSINK,IN FRONT OF FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU,COOKING EQUIPMENT,2- COMP FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN FREEZER,STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH CO2 TANKS IN REAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AT FRONT DRIVE-THRU,GREASE BUILD UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Med6 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

38/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SMALL METAL PAN INSIDE OF SAID SINK.PAN WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 32.0F)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS(16)- 3LBS. A VARIETY OF PREPARED PACKAGED SALADS AT 45.3F INSIDE OF 2- DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 48LBS. $131.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR LOWER PREP LINE COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS,DUMPSINK CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT MOPSINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS UNDER COUNTER TOP AT DRIVE THRU.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR VENT IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRIVE-THRU AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENU OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES NEEDS TO BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

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85 – 100
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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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