White Castle #49
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
64
Score
White Castle #49 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
White Castle #49's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD LEAVES AND OTHER BLOWN IN TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. CLEAN ALL COVING WITH BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HANSWASHING SIGNAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 90 GRACE GIVEN DUE TO LAST INSPECTION BEING IN 2021.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SECURED STRIP ADDED TO BOTTOM OF DOOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES TOP AND BOTTOM OF ALL UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRIVE THRU HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL STORAGE FOOD UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS,DIRT ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
55
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May 13, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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86
Aug 26, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( HAMBURGERS, FISH, SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jun 13, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS) FOOD/ MILK( 72 -8OZ SIZE) INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-50.8F), AND APPROX 5-LBS VANILLA SHAKE MIX AT 46.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-COS. APPROX 27-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 48.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD-COS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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70
Jun 16, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ALONG FLOOR AND DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. ALSO DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND SMALL WATER PUDDLES IN 2 AREAS.MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 6, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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86
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2015
Complaint
9 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 HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, REMOVED GLOVES TO TAKE PAYMENT AND PUT ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. THEN EMPLOYEE USED A WASH CLOTH TO WIPE STATION AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, WEARING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE USED AND UNUSED DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES ON THE LOWER WALLS IN THE REAR AS NEEDED.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH GRILL IS READING 47.9F,,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF CHICKEN PATTIES AND BACON INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT,IS READING 45.8F TO 46.9F FOOD ITEMS DESTROYED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL COST $120 TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 738-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
82
Feb 13, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON CONDIMENT COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER TANKS AND IN MOTOR ROOM. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN MOTOR ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 3, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK AROUND THE OUTSIDE SHED DOOR.
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95
Jan 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
33
90
Jan 5, 2012
Complaint
4 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLIES ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BASEMENT NEAR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND REMOVE ALL SOURCES FOR BREEDING. MUST ALSO REMOVE FLIES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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82
Feb 26, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #49 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #49 on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #49?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at White Castle #49.
Has White Castle #49's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle #49 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at White Castle #49 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 #49 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #49 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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