White Castle

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 22, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the sides and the grease outlets slightly encrusted with grease on the outerior of the deep-frying units. 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 debris and trash on the floor behind the beverage dispenser near the last window of the service drive through window. Insturcted to 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 broken down card board boxes stored on the side of the wall near the rear employee storage area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items 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: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Jan 12, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Dec 29, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)Observed TCS foods at improper temperature in three door refrigerator, 1 lb tomatoes at 47F, 3lbs. of ground beef patties at 53F, 180 eggs at 49F,5lbs of bacon at 47F, 20 lbs yogurt and 30lbs soft serve mix at 55F. Instructed operator to dispose of and denature all TCS foods found at improper temperature. Approximate value $500. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 Upon inspection observed three door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperature, unit was found to be unplugged and holding at inadequate temperature of 60F. Unit tagged and held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to always maintain cold units at 41F or below. Priority Violation Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. Core Violation no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 22, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the deep fryers with thick encrusted grease, dirt and food. Also, their is ice build up inside the walk in freezer. Instructed to detail clean the interior of the deep fryers and remove the ice build up in the walk in freezer. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the unisex toilet rooms are not completely covered to contain any odors. Instructed to provide lids that are completely covered with no openings.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains, floors in the corners, under the fryers and inside the walk in freezer with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no light shield in the walk in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain a light shield.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 9, 2019 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (grill, fryer), interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, interiors of all reach in coolers and freezers in prep area and interior panel in large ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors and floor drains around and behind all kitchen equipment, sinks and storage shelves. Observed trash on the floor behind the soda machine at the drive thru window. Must clean walls around and under all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean vents above grills.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 27, 2018 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of replacing where torn must correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

7. Aug 20, 2018 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at time of inspection foloowing the new codw guidelines must provide and maintain. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Unable to provide procedure for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. Must provide 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: Found potentially hazardous foods in reach in cooler at improper temperature. 90 eggs at 48-50 degrees, 46 cartons of orange juice at 50 degrees. All products were discarded and denatured at this time. Total value $148 20 pounds priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler at improper temperature of 50.8 degrees air temperature. Unit is being tagged held for inspection at this time instructed management not to use until reinspected by cdph priority violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found approximately 50-55 fruit flies in 3 compartment sink area, mop sink area, and soda station. Instructed manager to contact est control for service and clean, sanitize al areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of replacing where torn must correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food build up, floors under and around all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food and grease build up , and floors in walk in freezer in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and ice build up. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 21, 2017 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 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: Observed no paper towels at both exposed hand wash sinks in food prep area. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of all refrigeration and freezer units of food debris and spills.

9. Feb 26, 2016 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed, exterior surfaces of fryers to remove grease observed and interiors of prep freezers and coolers.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors and floor drains need cleaning under around and behind kitchen equipment and in storage area under shelves.

10. Jan 14, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food contact utensils ( onions buckets ) too large to fit in 3-comp sink, instructed mgr to use only multi-use utensils that can be submerged in 3-comp sink for proepr washing and sanitizing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-upon fan cover and ice build-up inside prep coolers, instructed to remove and maintain.

11. Jul 3, 2013 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wheels at deep fryers at front prep area to remove grease buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under/around heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in front dining area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light inside the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak and maintain at the base of the faucet of the 3-compartment sink.

12. Apr 30, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef/fish patties, dairy, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all deep fryers and ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under/around heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in front dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light inside the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak and maintain at the base of the faucet of the 3-compartment sink.

13. Jul 9, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Correct By: Friday, August 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.

14. May 17, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean greasy and slippery.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not stored properly.

15. Nov 2, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Fire-Complaint · 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 wheels at deep fryers at front prep area to remove grease buildup 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at faucet neck at three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clean around outside garbage area to remove debris.

16. Jun 15, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wheels at deep fryers at front prep area to remove grease buildup 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN SAME AREA.

17. May 19, 2011 Pass

    Complaint-Fire · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide caps for interior of deep fryers to prevent grease leaks. Replace shelf inside chemical storage cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wheels at deep fryers at front prep area to remove grease buildup.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

18. Jan 12, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET, PALLETS, AND SHELVES AT REAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES IN FLOOR REPAIR AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN SECTIONS AT WALL AROUND COOKING AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA.