White Castle #24

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 31, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets inside of burger reach-in cooler at the cookline. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on the top interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Oserved dust build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris on the bottom of reach-in freezers and coolers in the kitchen area of the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the floor drain located between the reach-in freezer and fryers in the food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food debris on the floors between cooking equipment, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certifications for employees on site at the time of inspection. All employees handling and preparing food must be in compliance with the idph food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Jun 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jun 13, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in both toilet rooms, 80.0f. Instd to provide adequate hot water temperature at 100f-120f for at least 15 seconds for proper handwashing. Citation issued 7-38-030 priority

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floor drains through out (3-comparment sink and behin soft serve machine), not clean, excessive debris, heavily stained. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 9, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at any handwash sinks (61f-65f). Instd to repair and have 100f-120f at all times at all handwash sink. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with excessive pink slime and black debris accumulation. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains through out (3-comparment sink and behin soft serve machine), not clean, excessive debris, heavily stained. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (hamburgers, eggs). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. May 22, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves,face mask,disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed (tcs) food, raw shell eggs at improper cold temperature of 72.0f inside cooler. Manager removed and discarded approx 1-lb at cost approx $2.50 food-cos. Priority violation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink not clean. Instructed to clean/maintain sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 8, 2019 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 26, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the insides of the one-door coolers with food residue and dirt-----the sides of the deep fryers and bread racks with an accumulation of food residue and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease build, food debris, and dirt up along the baseboards behind the fryers and on the floors by the fryers and other cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the light fixtures above the cooking/prep area with dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.-------observed missing light fixture above the 3 comp sink. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jan 31, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine and sides with slight calcium build-up. Instd to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor drain under 3-compartment sink with rust and worn surfaces. Instd to repair/paint same and maintain.

9. Dec 3, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the walk-in cooler,fryer doors, and tea cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under and around the rear ice machine, instructed to dry mop.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed light out in walk-in cooler(1), and freezer(2), instructed to replace.

10. Sep 4, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found no soap in the men's shared toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers and the reach in freezers are in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the mop sink area and around the hot water tank in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Rear vents above the mop sink in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area, instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the pipe under the sanitizer compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm).

11. Dec 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean table under table top freezer.

12. Nov 26, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach in onion cooler, clean the two three tier carts, and clean interior of microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor rear storage area under and around the bag-n-box area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: One light out walk-in freezer need to replace. Two light shields cracked 1 rear storage area, and the other by bun storage area need to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer at front 2 door egg cooler.

13. Dec 1, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRYER AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

14. Aug 30, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice panel not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in corners in storage room not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at base of 3-compartment sink faucet. Repair same.