White Castle #26
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at White Castle #26, the earliest from 2010. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNERS OF THE FLOORS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE IN THE MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK AREA AND IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 29, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 1/22/24 REPORT #2588388 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2588388 : #10 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 126.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. #48 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 22, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WAREWASHING AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 160.0F, AND 125.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONOINS) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE. MISSING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS WHICH RECORDS WHEN INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS AND ALSO THE TIME THAT IS 6 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE AT 54.0F, SLICED JALAPENO CHEESE AT 80.4F AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONIONS AT 52.1F, ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 6LBS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. (SHELVES, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Nov 22, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOOD (SLICED CHEESE) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE OR COMPLETING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF CHEESE INDICATING WHEN THE CHEESE IS INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS, OR THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN CHEESE IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. CHEESE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.0F-62.0F. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 3LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND ATTACHED CHEMICAL LINES LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE IN THE TOILET ROOMS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE CORNERS (THROUGH OUT) AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. FOUND THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. ALSO, THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF BOTH COUNTER FREEZERS, UNDER COUNTER COOLER, AND TEA COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIOIN NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-16 INSP# 1965335 #18 OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA. APPROX 20 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON REINSPECTION FOUND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-22 ADDITION FLIES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NON COMPPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM 9-27-16 INSP# 1965335 NOT POST FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING AT TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ALL SUMMARRIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, OUTER FRYERS, ALL SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ALL STORAGE BINS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS, IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN MOP ROOM, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 27, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA. APPROX 20 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, OUTER FRYERS, ALL SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ALL STORAGE BINS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS, IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN MOP ROOM, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMP 49.8 DEGREES. COOLER DOES NOT REMAINED CLOSED DUE TO DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. UNIT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) UNIT NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 92 RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 - 50.3 DEGRESS. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $7.88 10LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-15 REPORT #1547065 INSP#372. #33 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,ONION COOLER, AND HAMBERGER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, #34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #35 OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENTS MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS AND REACH IN DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. WORN AND UNALIGNED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSORS, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREZERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL 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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP ROOM, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUNTER AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,ONION COOLER, AND HAMBERGER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS 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: OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL THREE HOODS, FILTERS, FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE,LIME BUILDUP AND RUST INSIDE THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).UNIT IS TAGGED DO NOT USE IT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IT IS IN POOR REPAIR IT RIPPED AND TORN AND NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL THREE HOODS, FILTERS, FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. 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: ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NEED TO STORE HANDLE UP SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE.FORKS,KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER STORAGE RACKS. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NEED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR HANDLE LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT 1ST COMP. OF THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jun 28, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY EMPLOYEE, EATING FRENCH FRIES AT FRONT PREP AREA (WHERE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED AND FRIES, CHICKEN PREPARED). INSTD TO CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR WASHING OF UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (FORKS AND KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, COUNTERS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. 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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT DRIVE UP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
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. RUBBER GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, COUNTERS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. 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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. HANDSINK AT DRIVE UP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 24, 2010
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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, REACHIN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #26 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #26 on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #26?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at White Castle #26.
Has White Castle #26's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle #26 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle #26 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 #26 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #26 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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