White Castle #49
11050 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Mar 19, 2025
White Castle #49 was last inspected on March 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 19, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical8 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handsink at 3 compartment sink area. Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels and hanswashing signage. Correct and maintain 90 grace given due to last inspection being in 2021.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outside basement door in need of rodent proofing. Instructed to have secured strip added to bottom of door correct and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Clean all rubber gaskets to remove all food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 sides top and bottom of all units to remove grease. 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: Mop sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Instructed to cleean and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Drive thru hand sink in need of repair. Leaking at p-trap instructed to correct 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: Toilet rooms in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outdoor garbage area in need of cleaning to remove old leaves and other blown in trash. Instructed to clean area and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout back room and basement in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean under and around all equipment and tables. Clean all coving with build up. Detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: The rear exit door is damaged on the side and at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pests
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all storage food units not maintained. Debris,dirt on shelves. Instructed to clean/ maintain.
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: Observed floors not clean in basement areas. Instructed to clean/ maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: The rear exit door is damaged on the side and at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior and exterior of cooking equipment and coolers to remove spills and debris.
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: Floors and floor drains need cleaning through out premises to remove spill, debris and/or grease. Also floors inside the walk in coolers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed policy on site. However must provide all necessary items outline in polcy including disposable gloves, face mask,disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.
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 rear door not rodent proofed at bottom of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors through out basement storage not clean of debris, dead insects. Must clean/maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site when (tcs) foods are prepared and served,( hamburgers, fish, sausage patties, etc). Instructed that certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed policy on site. However must provide all necessary items outline in polcy including disposable gloves, face mask,disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.
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 rear door not rodent proofed at bottom of door. Must repair to be tight-fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors through out basement storage not clean of debris, dead insects. Must clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No employee cean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed (tcs) food/ milk( 72 -8oz size) inside coolers at improper temperaures ranging from 48.9f-50.8f), and approx 5-lbs vanilla shake mix at 46.f. Instructed to maintain cold foods at 41f or below. Manager removed and discarded food-cos. Approx 27-lbs at cost approx $ 48.00. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food-cos.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or available at this time. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Observed ice along floor and door of walk in freezer. Must remove. Also debris along floors thru-out basement, and small water puddles in 2 areas.must keep floors dry..must clean/maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 all floor drains under sinks in prep and dishwashing areas. Clean floors in prep and basement areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: observed food handler handling food, removed gloves to take payment and put on gloves with out washing hands. Then employee used a wash cloth to wipe station and then put on gloves without washing hands.instructed to properly wash hands when multi-tasking, handling money, wearing gloves, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the interior of the used and unused deep fryers. Remove excess grease build up, dirt/dust 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains, floors in all corners, under the beverage station and cooking equipment.
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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: Instructed to replace the broken/damaged floor tiles under/in front of the deep fryers in the prep area.
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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: Instructed to replace the broken tiles on the lower walls in the rear as needed.
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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: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to hang all mops up to dry when not in use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the proper ppm) when not in use.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Air temperature of cold holding unit underneath grill is reading 47.9f,,which has potentially hazardous foods inside unit,critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Temperature taken internal of chicken patties and bacon inside cold holding unit,is reading 45.8f to 46.9f food items destroyed and denatured at this time of inspection total cost $120 total weight 40lbs,critical violation 738-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom compartments of the deep fryers,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and mantain equipment
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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 the floors in the rear in the dishwashing area,along wall base and corners
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 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: Repair loose gasket on condiment cooler door.
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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 floors in basement near water tanks and in motor room. Replace missing floor drain cover in basement.
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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: Seal loose baseboards in prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean clogged drain in motor room. Provide hot running water above shake machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK AROUND THE OUTSIDE SHED DOOR.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Must remove rust from interior top panel of ice machine. Must seal and repair the door frame and brick work around the outside storage shed door.
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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 interior of fryers and remove extreme dust and grease.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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: Noted evidence of flies on site. Noted approximately 10-12 live small flies on walls and flying in basement near clogged floor drains and standing water. Must repair floor drains,remove all standing water and remove all sources for breeding. Must also remove flies,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from interior top panel of ice machine. Must seal and repair the door frame and brick work around the outside storage shed door.
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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 interior of fryers and remove extreme dust and grease.
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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 floors under fryers and remove grease and extreme food debris build up.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 20 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.