White Castle #24
Last inspected: May 31, 2023
70
Score
Across the available record, White Castle #24 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 31, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at White Castle #24 since May 31, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which White Castle #24's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 31, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS INSIDE OF BURGER REACH-IN COOLER AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED BETWEEN THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, 80.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F-120F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT (3-COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIN SOFT SERVE MACHINE), NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (61F-65F). INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME AND BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT (3-COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIN SOFT SERVE MACHINE), NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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64
May 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS) FOOD, RAW SHELL EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED APPROX 1-LB AT COST APPROX $2.50 FOOD-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN SINK.
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74
Oct 8, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLERS WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DIRT-----THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BREAD RACKS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT UP ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE FRYERS AND ON THE FLOORS BY THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING/PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND SIDES WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/PAINT SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,FRYER DOORS, AND TEA COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER(1), AND FREEZER(2), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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86
Sep 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP IN THE MEN'S SHARED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR VENTS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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70
Dec 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN TABLE UNDER TABLE TOP FREEZER.
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95
Nov 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ONION COOLER, CLEAN THE TWO THREE TIER CARTS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE BAG-N-BOX AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT OUT WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REPLACE. TWO LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED 1 REAR STORAGE AREA, AND THE OTHER BY BUN STORAGE AREA NEED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT FRONT 2 DOOR EGG COOLER.
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82
Dec 1, 2011
Routine
2 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRYER AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Aug 30, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE PANEL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #24 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #24 on file is from May 31, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #24?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at White Castle #24.
Has White Castle #24's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle #24 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at White Castle #24 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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