Pass

White Castle

2356 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026

White Castle was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

8 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean maintain

    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: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of cleaning and replacing. Gaskets with food build up and in poor repair. Instructed 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: The food contact surfaces of all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The interior of all reach in coolers, freezers and walkin in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to detail clean all equipment to remove all food and grease build up.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Leak above mope sink in need of correcting. Correct to stop water leak.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food and grease spills. Observed food spills in corners and under tables. Floors are very slippery from all the grease build up. Instructed to detail 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: Ceiling in customer area and throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove dust and water damage. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed interior of all cooking equipment and refrigeration and freezer units need to be cleaned. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed slow draining hand washing sink in the toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the entire facility with accumulated food, grease, and dirt debris. Instructed to clean under and behind all equipment, under the 3 compartment sink and in the toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a slow draining hand washing sink located in the toilet room. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and itema stored on the floor in the toilet room and office. Instructed to organize, remove unnecessary clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the facility with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean all floors under and behind all equipment and along the walls and in all corners.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one male and one female food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers within 30 days of hire.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the front prep area with food debris and grease, the cooking equipment with accumulation of grease on the sides and front of equipment and the toilet room ventilation fan with accumulation of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 53 observed the unisex toilet room trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide cover. Core violations not corrected by the time frame specified on the previous inspection report (2355721) are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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 the walk-in freezer compressor with excessive ice instructed to have repaired, remove the ice, and maintain.

      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: Observed the following not clean the toaster oven, interior and exterior of the fryers, and fryer doors, cheese machine drip tray, instructed to clean.

      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: Observed the unisex toiletroom trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide cover.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the undercounter coolers, fryers, and dry storage area not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the deep fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed tagged unit not at the proper temperature of 40f or below. At the time of reinspection tagged unit was at 50.8f. Instructed to repair and contact the chicago department of public health via fax or email when unit is registering 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all prep tables, freezers and refrigeration units with minor food debris. 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 floors with minor food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  9. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed a prep cooler not at the proper temperature of 40f or below. Temperature of said cooler was 54.0f at the time of the inspection. Instructed to maintain a log to ensure all units are at the proper temperature of 40f and below at all times. Unit tagged by cdph and held for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (cheese) in containers next to the grill and inside of prep cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures of 20 lbs. Of cheese ranged from 52.8f-57.4f. Manager volunteeringly discarded and denatured said items. Instructed to maintain a log for cheese on the prep table and to ensure cheese is stored at 40f or below inside of prep cooler at all times. Critical 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 about 10 small flies in various areas of the food prep area and in the office. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all prep tables, freezers and refrigeration units with minor food debris. 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 floors with minor food and dirt debris. 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 wall bases under 3 compartment sink and in washroom needs to be re-sealed. Instructed to seal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored in buckets. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of all prep tables, freezers and refrigeration units with minor food debris. 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 floors with minor food and dirt debris. 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 wall bases under 3 compartment sink and in washroom needs to be re-sealed. Instructed to seal and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored in buckets. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair damaged gaskets on prep coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, fryer cabinests, grills, holding units, prep tables, coolers, freezers, rolling carts, shelving units, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all fryers, grills, coolers, freezers, pop machine. Replace damaged floor tiles in dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged and missing tiles along walls near break room, ice machine, exposed sink, etc. Seal all openings along baseboards in all areas to prevent insect harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields near ice machine and 3-door cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak under 3-door cooler and front ice bin.

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain fan covers inside the coolers,upper panel of ice maker.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a visible thermometer inside the front egg 1 door cooler.

  13. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean the cooking equipment ,hood above the fryers and cabinets below. Also clean the soda fountain, nozzles. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors under and behind the heavy equipment and floors throughout, also change mop heads often because of grease buildup.

  15. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · 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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THEMSELVES. ALSO CLEAN MOP HEADS OFTEN.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · 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 food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD ABOVE AND THE FRYER CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEADS OFTEN BECAUSE OF THE SLIPPERY FLOORS WHEN WET.

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