White Castle #23
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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White Castle #23 has been inspected 19 times since 2010. White Castle #23 was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZERS AT THE MAIN GRILL LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA FROM THE DAMAGED SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SUMP PUMP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS BY THE COOKING STOVE INSODE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STORVE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOODED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP UNDERNEATH PALLETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 01/31/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 31, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVEVED UNDERENEATH GRILL AND SIDES OF GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOTLINE GRILL AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCEN AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LITTER AROUND DUMPSTER AND UNUSED BROKEN DOOR IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTIAN THIS AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED PALLETS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND DUST ON CELING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN DRAIN UNDERENEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP IN THE MENS RESTROOM. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
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Sep 1, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN A ONE DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. PLANT BASED BURGERS AT 46.6F AND EGGS AT 45.8F. WITH THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING 50F. ADDITIONAL AMBIENT TEMPERTURE TAKEN TO BE FOUND AT 45.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATLY 7 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER READING 50F. ADDITIONAL AMBIENT TEMPERTURE TAKEN TO BE FOUND AT 45.3F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS AT 45.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE REAR DISH WASH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED BAKING SHEET STORED IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK. MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES, POTS, PANS ONLY WITH CLEAN DISHWARES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP OR DISH WASH AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR MATTING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- NOTED SOME CRACKED/DAMGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES, ONE AT THE CASHIER STATION AND THE OTHER AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW NOT WEARING THEIR MASKS PROPERLY TO BE COVERING THEIR NOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD, MILK, HELD AT 56.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILLLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF SERVICE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 56.0 F. FOUND MILK INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2ND UNIT REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Oct 11, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11- OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER,AND PREP COOLER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14-VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. HAND WASH BOWL WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT DISHWASH AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND FLOORS WET ON THE 1ST FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK AREA BY THE CASH REGISTER AREA, IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(USED TO BE A LADIES RESTROOM) AND IN THE CORNER ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE CASH REGISTER AREA, AND PIPES IN THE EMPTY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(USED TO BE A LADIES RESTROOM) AND IN THE CORNER ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL ABOVE CAUSING PUDDLES OF WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT JUICE/MILK REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. MISSING THERMOMETER AT ABOVE.
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May 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER ATTACHED TO ICE CREAM MACHINE, LOCATED IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER, AND STORE IN PREP AREA,
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SINK IN SAID AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND CHANGE BURNT OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEAR FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND ONE TOILET IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PRESSURE FOR ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AS WELL AS LIFT EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND ONE FOOT FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS TO REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ALLOWING DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY,, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS: UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MUST PROVIDE SHIELD,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY OFFICE AREA,
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDERNEATH THE TOP SHELVE OF THE HEAT LAMP(WITH FOOD STAINED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, CEILING CLOSE TO THE FAN GUARD ON THE SAME LOCATION,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT ON BOTH CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS AT HAND BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 16, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF ICE FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CHECK DOOR HEATING ELEMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE THE BAG & BOX STATION REAR, AND REPLACE MISSING TILE IN MENS ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN DINNING ROOM AIR CONDITION VENT (DUSTY).
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Aug 26, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR CEILING ABOVE BAG & BOX AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN MENS RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT ABOVE THE PULLED PORK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.CLEAN DINNING ROOM AIR CONDITIONING VENTS (DUSTY).
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER FREEZERS ON COUNTER AND BELOW COUNTER, FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE,AND UNDER COUNTER STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OB SERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN MENS ROOM FRONT 1ST. FLOOR, AND CEILING ABOVE BAG & BOX STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND REPAIR CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED FRONT LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN(BY PULLED PORK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #23 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #23 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #23?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at White Castle #23.
Has White Castle #23's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at White Castle #23 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle #23 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is White Castle #23 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #23 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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