White Castle #27

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 6, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear ice machine with a build-up of white and black substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors under hot holding unit in center of kitchen with grease and grime, floors in locker room and under ice machine with encrusted grime and grime on floors under icee machine behind register. Instructed to deep clean and maintain/

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 8, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soda dispenser mix stored on floor in rear storage area. Intructed manager to elevate soda dispenser mix six inches off floor to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to 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 food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units, storage racks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing drainpipe under prep sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace damaged floor tiles in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills inside floor drains and on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 21, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the fryers with a thick build up of grease, dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The storage racks and interior of the coolers/freezers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the storage racks, coolers and freezers. -the fan covers in the walk in cooler with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fan covers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors under the fryers with grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -the ceiling vent in the rear prep with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 8, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout in need of detail cleaning. Instructed manager to clean floors underneath equipment and along walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jan 21, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at front hand sink at 131.6f. Instructed manager that water at hand sinks must not exceed 120.0f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing solution for the 3 compartment sink on site. Instructed mananer that a sanitizing solution must be on site at all times to effectively wash, rinse and sanitize equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing lids on outside dumpster. Instructed manager that lids must be closed and tight fitting to prevent pest activity and harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout in need of detail cleaning. Instructed manager to clean floors underneath equipment and along walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 24, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general 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 gasket on soda machine in drive thru area. Instructed manager to replace 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 food debris and spillage on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers, prep freezers, prep tables, counters and equipment. Instructed manager 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 spills and food debris in floor drains, along walls and in all corners in drive thru, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Dec 18, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the following to remove spills and/or debris: counter tops,prep stations and interior of all prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the floors inside the walk in freezer, also must clean floors inside the walk in cooler along with the walls and pallets same for walk in freezer. Floors need cleaning around, under and behind the cooking eqipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 5, 2017 Pass

   Short Form 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: Clean floor around and behind fryers in prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Repair damage to wall in men's washroom from fire.

9. Jun 16, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Provide adequate shelving/pallets inside walk-in cooler and freezer.

10. Sep 16, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front counter shelving dirty needs cleaning.

11. Oct 13, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on prep cooler under the grill on the south wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; interior of all coolers and freezers in the prep areas and in the rear; interior of the garbage compactor, under the 3 comp sink, interior of the mop and dump sinks and around the beverage station in the drive thru. Instructed 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: Observed dirty floors throughout premises, 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: Observed dirty ceiling vents throughout the premises, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow drains at exposed handsinks in the men's and women's toilet rooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

12. Oct 6, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • 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: Observed outside shed door, where paper goods are stored, with a 1/4 inch hole on the side of the door. Instructed to repair hole to prevent rodent harborage. Also observed approximatley 50 rodent droppings inside the above-mentioned shed. Instructed to remove droppings and contact pest control provider. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager onsite during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods (hamburgers, chicken) are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on prep cooler under the grill on the south wall. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; interior of all coolers and freezers in the prep areas and in the rear; interior of the garbage compactor, under the 3 comp sink, interior of the mop and dump sinks and around the beverage station in the drive thru. Instructed 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: Observed dirty floors throughout premises, 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: Observed dirty ceiling vents throughout the premises, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow drains in the men's and women's toilet rooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

13. Oct 7, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up inside compartments,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout prep area ,has grease build-up and dirt along wall base and corners behing equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest cold holding units in prep area and inside the 3 door reach-in cooler in rear across from 3 compartment sink must provide thermometers inside all chest cold holding units in prep area and inside the 3 door reach-in cooler in rear across from 3 compartment sink

14. Aug 25, 2014 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up inside compartments,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout prep area ,has grease build-up and dirt along wall base and corners behing equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest cold holding units in prep area and inside the 3 door reach-in cooler in rear across from 3 compartment sink

15. Aug 13, 2014 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed blackish slimy subsatance inside the ice machine where ice is being made,instructed to clean and sanitize machine,serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • 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: Observed 8 fruit flies in the rear of premises near dishwashing area and near rear exit door on wall,instructed to contact pest control operator for service and to clean and sanitize areas,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up inside compartments,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout prep area ,has grease build-up and dirt along wall base and corners behing equipment,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all chest cold holding units in prep area and inside the 3 door reach-in cooler in rear across from 3 compartment sink

16. Jun 4, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: Detail clean floors along all wall b bases, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and in corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all loose wall cove throughout.

17. May 13, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 3 door reach-in cooler not maintaining adequate internal temperature, air temp recorded at 48.6f. Instructed to remove all potentially hazardous foods from unit. Repairman arrived during investigation. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Soft-serve mix -48.1f-48.4f, milk-47.1f- manager voluntarily discarded the 5 1/2 pints of milk. 6 cases of serve mix tagged held for inspection (date 0f expiration may 27, 2013). Instructed to keep product until released by cdph. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(b1).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall b bases, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and in corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all loose wall cove throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink not level water settles in the front sections of all 3 compartments instead of draining out properly-must repair. Must unstop 1 compartment sink next to mop sink in rear.

18. Nov 7, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace worn gasket on door to reach-in cooler in front prep/service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: shelves underneath front service counter, cabinet interiors and exteriors of unused deep fryers, fry baskets, upper interior of heating element in hot holding unit, legs, wheels & exteriors of coolers and heavy equipment. Clean gaskets around doors to coolers and freezers where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and seal all loose wall wall coves throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair and/or provide stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

19. Jun 23, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (FORKS) INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER HANDLE UP (INVERTED).

    • 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 WASH,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT SODA NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CHEESE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER COOLER,INTERIOR, UNDER AND AROUND FRONT FRYERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF FRONT COFFEE STORAGE AREA.

    • 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 UNDER AND AROUND FRONT PREP EQUIPMENT.

20. Nov 24, 2010 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RUBBER MOLDING AT REACH IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.

21. Mar 2, 2010 Pass

    Complaint-Fire · 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.RUBBER MOLDING AT REACH IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK.