White Castle #63
2140 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Dec 24, 2025
White Castle #63 was last inspected on December 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
December 24, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup under cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed the ice scoop for the ice machine improperly stored on the shelf across from the unit. Instructed to properly store in a bin or holding unit.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed the handwashing soap dispenser missing from the women's toilet room. Soap was observed in two disposable ramekins. Instructed to provide a proper handwashing soap dispenser or bottle in the mentioned toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the side of the cooking equipment used to cook meat/ sausage patties with build on the side of near the wall. Also, observed the outerior surface of the beverage dispensing unit in the bobby with spillage. Insturcted to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed when the water from the three compartment sink is drained, water missing the floor drain causing a pool of water in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no receptacles with lids in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report posted visible to the public from 10/07/2024, report #2604197. New summary report given and posted priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not washing their hands when changing task. Observed food handler handle money at the front service counter and at the drive through window, wiping tables put on gloves and prepare sandwiches. Instructed manager to inform staff that just changing gloves does not replace handwashing. Also, instructed to wash hands and put on new gloves when changing task. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the probe stem thermometer on site only able to take temperatures once per shift. Thermometer provided was unable to take a temperature at the time of the inspection. Instructed to provide a probe stem thermometer that is able to take temperatures for the entire time of the facility being open and operating. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine improperly stored on the shelf across from the unit. Instructed to properly store in a bin or holding unit.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing soap dispenser missing from the women's toilet room. Soap was observed in two disposable ramekins. Instructed to provide a proper handwashing soap dispenser or bottle in the mentioned toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the side of the cooking equipment used to cook meat/ sausage patties with build on the side of near the wall. Also, observed the outerior surface of the beverage dispensing unit in the bobby with spillage. Insturcted to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed when the water from the three compartment sink is drained, water missing the floor drain causing a pool of water in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacles with lids in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs cleaning: interiors of refrigeration and freezer units in the kitchen, exterior surfaces of fryers and interior bottom of fryers, surface areas underneath the grill area to remove grease and build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment and all floor drains under sinks and cooking equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear delivery door not rodent proofed. Small gap at bottom of door. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 fry and onion ring cooler in need of detail cleaning or replacing. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Trash can in washroom in need of cover. Instructed to provide lid and maintain covered
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up in corners and wall bases. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: 3 handsinks on site are at improper hot water tempersture of 78-83 degrees. Water pressure is very low on sinks. Automatic faucets do not allow water to flow freely. Handsink must be at 110 degrees to properly wash hands. Instructed to repair and maintain priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear delivery door not rodent proofed. Small gap at bottom of door. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 fry and onion ring cooler in need of detail cleaning or replacing. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Trash can in washroom in need of cover. Instructed to provide lid and maintain covered
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up in corners and wall bases. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to make rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 60 small live flies in the rear and 20 in the front prep area on the walls, boxes, ceiling, and storage racks. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean the affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for services. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Male food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to have all employees in the food/dishwashing prep area to wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room does not have a lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid/cover and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors around the mop sink and cooking equipment with dirt, food, grease, and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors. -the ceiling tiles in the prep area with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers not properly wearing face masks. Masks are on but not covering the nose and mouth. Instructed to wear face masks/coverings properly.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Found some items missing from the kit provided by the manager must provide all necessary items and provide the proper bleach (5.25% sodium hypochloride) for disinfectant or another disinfectant that will kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on premises. Found 30 fruit flies on premises on the wall and ceiling by the utility sink and behind the large ice machine in the prep area. Must eliminate activity. Recommended to have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of fryer and exterior surface of fryers to remove grease. Also clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units to remove food particles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around under and behind various equipment in kitchen and storage areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda dispensor nozzle in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under burger grill in need of cleaning to remove grease. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize all food contact surfaces and cooking equipment, prep tables and counters of construction dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floors throughout premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all construction debris, tools and equipment where necessary, organize and maintain areas at all times.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove grease build up in interior of deep fryers and interior doors. Clean/sanitize interior bottom of refrigeration units of food spills and food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors around,under grease tanks at rear of encrusted food build up. Clean floor of food spills in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in washrooms organize and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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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 handsoap at the exposed handwash sink in the food prep area for handwashing. Manager on duty stated that they must be out as she couldn't find any to refill the dispenser. Handsoap was found in the employee washrooms in prep area. Instructed to get handsoap from the nearest store until truck comes in with soap and maintain at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030 issued.
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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: interiors of all refrigeration and freezer units, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (grills, fryers), interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, under counters, storage shelves etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors and floor drains throughout prep area under around and behind kitchen equipment including sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and under cooking equipment. Clean ceiling vents in prep area to remove dust and rust stains.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination. Observed a cashier after handling money picking up a cup with fingers inside cup and scooping ice cubes from soda fountain ice bin,hands in contact with ice cubes, no gloves no hand washing, no ice scoops at both cashiers, customers soda cup is used to scoop up ice before filling. Instructed mgr to use proper ice scoops where no bare hand contact with ice cubes nor customers cups. Critcal citaion issued 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found over 30 live fruit flies in kitchen area. Instructed mgr to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended serious citation issued 7-38-020..
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Standing water on floor behind ice cream machine, food debris on floor behind grill, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink not large enough to fit all mutli-use utensls ( shreded onion tub) for proper washing and sanitizing, instructed to install a larger sink or use smaller utensils that can be submerged in all 3 compartment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build-up inside prep freezer. Inhstructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Standing water behind large cylinder, instructed to eliminate.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler at 47.4f. Instructed to repair and maintain 40.0f or less. Critical violation 7-38-005(a), citation issued. Repairman arrived before we left premises; got unit down to 38.8f.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found grilled chicken in prep cooler at 48.9f. Instructed to discard food and maintain cold food at 40.0f or less. Discarded 10lbs of chicken valued at $110. Critical violation 7-38-005(a), citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior of fryers with grease and food debris. Also, interior of coolers with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under and behind all eqipment with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean ceiling vents throughout to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found plumbing under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found personal items stored in food prep areas and with food. Instructed to store personal items separately.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 the deep fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in the walk in freezer, in all corners and under/around all cooking/heavy equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the 1-compartment sink in the prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside walk in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found mop bucket improperly stored.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand wash sink and washbowls in staff toilet room with scalding hot water, employees unable to wash hands due to temperature at 140.1f-160.5f. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water and or tempered water for employees to properly wash hands. Maintainance man on site adjusting temperature at hot water tank and mixing valves at said sinks. Critical 7-38-030 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair exterior bottom of cabinet above hand wash sink. Remove loose caulk from interior panel of ice machine. Remove cardboard lining at counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean storage shelves, fan grid covers inside reach-in coolers, interior of one compartment sink to remove stains, and interior sides of ice machine.
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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. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS ABOVE SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS, INSIDE CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace cracked and soiled light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace hose with leak at utility sink, repair leaks at faucet and handles at one compartment sink, three compartment sink, and faucet above soft serve unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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