Pass

White Castle

7550 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 20, 2026

White Castle was last inspected on March 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

March 20, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed shelving and floors throughout facility with soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet rooms with hot water temperatures fluctuating between 60-74 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks have a consistent minimum hot water temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelving and floors throughout facility with soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager and original certicate are on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure and kit for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt, food debris, grease, and grime on sides of equipement, interior of fryer cabinets, on soft drink dispenser, and floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on light shields, ceiling tiles, and vent on rear ceiling. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2571790 dated 2/27/2023. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean:shelves inside walk in cooler, sinks, and interior of coolers.must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken wall coving by 3 compartment sink and by hand sink.must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles raw beef, cheese,etc.) priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers with no foodhandler certificates.must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler containing time/temperature controlled foods including cheese for burgers and sandwiches at 58f. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler containing time/temperature controlled foods including cheese for burgers and sandwiches at 57f. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within small reach in cooler on cooking line. Install and maintain working thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers need to be cleaned and maintained. Observed plastic ties can not be used to repair shelf on reach in freezers. Repair properly and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed back flow device could not be located on water intake line of front coffee machine. Install and maintain back flow prevention device on water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while time/temperature controlled foods are being served including chicken and beef. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted grease and dust build-up on ceiling, electrical lines and camera above prep/cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 found inoperable mechanical ventilation inside men/women's washroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found (2) handwashing sink water temperature of 128f/135f (through a mixing valve). Instructed manager a handwashing sink must provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination (a handwashing sink shall have a maximum hot water temperature of 120f through a mixing valve or combination). Instructed to fix. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers (walk-in cooler/reach-in coolers).

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace broken rubber gasket around 2 door reach-in freezer in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to recaulk opening around/behind 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in freezer and inside walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease and dust build-up on ceiling, electrical lines and camera above prep/cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found inoperable mechanical ventilation inside men/women's washroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report (03-12-2019) posted on premise. Instructed manager, a summary report must be displayed and visible to the public. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 7-42-010 (b) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rubbeer gasket along the door of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer need detail cleaning 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: Must clean the floor around the water heater, grease tank, under and behind cooking equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No previous summary report posted on site from report #2069863,dated 7/14/17. Instructed manager that summary report must be posted for customer view on site. Provided the new summary report to post on site. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b),citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on all refrigerators. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation in both ice machines. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: around the water heater, under the fryers, and behind the refrigerators under the cooking lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the cold handle at the right faucet on the three compartment sink. Also observed a leak at the cold handle of the rear one compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install back flow preventer device for (2)ice machine in front and in rear prep area.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg hamburger, cheese, chicken etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: No summary report posted on premises at time of inspection. Instructed manager, an inspection summary report must be posted visible and displayed to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and re caulk worn out caulking with black mold like build-up around 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

    • 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 interior and exterior surfaces of coolers and freezers with food debris accumulation, prep counter tops with grease and dust accumulation.-----------must detail clean and maintain front sides of 3 compartment sink with black mold like build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear prep/storage area and especially floors underneath beverage dispenser machine cabinet with excessive black mold like build-up (dining area).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install backflow preventer device for (2)ice machine in front and in rear prep area.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsereved accumulated food build up inside prep area reach in coolers door gaskets, grease build up inside fryers and food debris on shelves under front counter. Instructed manager 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: Observed food debris on prep area floor along drive thru windows and spills on floor under soda machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink right side faucet hot water leaking at base. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside prep 1-door chicken reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide therometer for cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair the ventilation inside the bathrooms. Also instructed to clean fan inside the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop on top of ice machine not properly stored. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean scoop holder or container.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation and ceiling tile in prep area above grill not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Backflow device at utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair backflow device to prevent leak.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.