White Castle #25
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2024
70
Score
Inspectors have visited White Castle #25 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 29, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting White Castle #25 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT CLOGGED AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COREECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REPAIRED SAID PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INPSECTION, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWSHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP HANDWSAHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALKIN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DUST ON FILTERS OF FRONT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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41
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR. HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WAS BROKEN WHICH EMPLOYEES WERE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/4/2019 REPORT #2282637 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEEF COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOORS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1947053, DATED: 07/25/2016, NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERNAL COMPARTMENT OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, LOCATED ON COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED A COMBINATION OF GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS, THROUGHOUT OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ALONG COOK STATION, BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, AT EXISTING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN SAID AREA, ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND DESIGNATE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPELINE, ATTACHED TO WALL, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR UNDER COUNTER FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS THE 1ST. DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.ALSO IN BASEMENT HAVE THE OIL STATION RETURN CHECKED OUT, OIL BUILD UP ON PIPES,WALLS, FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS 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 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DINING AREA CEILING VENTS DUSTY NOT CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS, A REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES.ALSO CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO FRYERS, AND DRIVE THRU WALL VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER.
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Oct 27, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHBOWL SINK AT MEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS OUT OF ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BASE COVE BY WALK IN COOLER LOOSE. MUST PREPAIR/REGROUT.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear counter surfaces of storage cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area 1st floor, shall be replaced, ceiling vents(in kitchen prep area) not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 18, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS
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82
Jan 10, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS
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82
Jan 21, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN MENS (BASEMENT) WASHROOM.
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Jan 8, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (FRONT PREP AREA).
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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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 THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #25 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #25 on file is from Nov 29, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #25?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at White Castle #25.
Has White Castle #25's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle #25 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at White Castle #25 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is White Castle #25 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #25 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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