White Castle

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of rear delivery door must make door tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,storage cabinets, storage shelves,counter tops,wheel bases,reach in coolers and freezers,pipes along walls. Must remove ice build up in double door reach in under counter freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : observed no backflow device on ice machine must install to be seen for servicing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky wall faucet in basement behind hot water tank.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 : must clean all toilet room fixtures in unused toilet rooms for staff in basement and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.13 : must repair or replace broken floor tiles in front of walk in freezer,damaged and missing wall bases throughout prep/dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floor & wall bases under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in cooler & freezer and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of walk in cooler at 49.8f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.a held for inspection tag placed on unit once repaired email:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of rear delivery door must make door tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,storage cabinets, storage shelves,counter tops,wheel bases,reach in coolers and freezers. Must remove ice build up in double door reach in under counter freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine must install to be seen for servicing.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky wall faucet in basement behind hot water tank.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean all toilet room fixtures in unused toilet rooms for staff in basement and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken floor tiles in front of walk in freezer,damaged and missing wall bases throughout prep/dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floor & wall bases under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in cooler & freezer and basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed potable water pipe in basement to have small leak, water flowing towards floor drain. Instructed to repair or replace potable water pipe plumbing and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the exterior and interior of all coolers and freezer, prep tables, counter tops and storage shelving to remove spills and/or debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment dirty with food debris and grease. Must detail clean and maintain to prevent possible food source for pests.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage and debris on the ground around dumpster enclosed area. Must clean and maintain to prevent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out especially along the wall base and in corners. Also must clean the wall through out to remove food splatter and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed air vent cover with dust build up in the rear and in the dining areas. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease, dirt and food debris on floors throughout the facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet fixture at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the wall base coving in poor repair (not attached to the wall). Must remove food debris and repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the prep area around cooking equipment to remove spills, debris, and/or grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed side exit door near the toilet rooms with an approximate 2 inch gap on the bottom. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodent or pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the side of the fryers, under the grill, behind the coffee makers with an accumulation of grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease leaking from drain pipe, water leaking from water purifier system, and sweetener bag in the box(soda dispensing)leaking in the basement onto the floor. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls and shelves throughout the facility with debris and grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed side exit door near the toilet rooms with an approximate 2 inch gap on the bottom. Instructed to provide a tight seal to prevent rodent or pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the side of the fryers, under the grill, behind the coffee makers with an accumulation of grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease leaking from drain pipe, water leaking from water purifier system, and sweetener bag in the box(soda dispensing)leaking in the basement onto the floor. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls and shelves throughout the facility with debris and grease buildup. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage. Observed interior of ice bin and chute with excessive pink, black and green substance build up. Ice utilized for human consumption. iInstd to clean and sanitize ice machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A

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

Inspector’s note: Torn gaskets at doors at freezers. Instd to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all freezers, coolers, all beverage stations, nozzles, and storage units not clean. INstd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing filter for cooking hood system. Instd to provide and maintain. Interior of hood, attached ansel system, walk in freezer fan covers, vents and all lightshields through out not clean, excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same. Stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instd to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light out in stairwell leading to basement storage. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the deep fryers, interior of box freezers and coolers, ventilation filters above deep fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the baseboard along the walls of the prep area especially near the ice cream machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following interior of coolers and fleezers not clean,instructed to clean. Also clean bag-n-box storage shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: Observend the floor under and around the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing and water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean light shields by rear drive thru.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in the rear dish area, instructed to provide.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted several ants on rear counter and crawling down sides, also observed over 30 large flies in customer dining area and prep area. Instructed to contact pest control service. Serious citation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove ants clean and santizie rear counter(non-prep). Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the following areas: prep area in between/around heavy equipment, basement along wallbase and at corners. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling panel missing in customer dining area. Must replace.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers with grease and dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers not clean. Clean same

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at base of exposed handsink faucet. Repair same

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers with grease and dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under fryers not clean. Clean same.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at base of exposed handsink faucet. Repair same.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

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 ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREAS.

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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mopheads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTH PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63257 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS

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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, SPILLS, DEBRIS)

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (IN OFFICE, NEAR REAR EXPOSED AND UTILITY SINKS, ETC IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.) REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in walk-in freezer.