White Castle #53
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024
90
Score
White Castle #53 has been inspected 15 times since 2010. White Castle #53 was last inspected on Dec 3, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTERTOP. 2LBS. 1921 HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$24.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1921 HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING BUNS AND SAUSAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 OZ. SLOPPY JOE RANGES FROM 80.2F-84.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 2.5 OZ.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559655 6/22/22 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL TOPS, TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS, MOP SINK BASIN, BOTH SODA MACHINES, STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTERS. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT #55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF MONEY AT THIS TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,SODA STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CONDIMENT BINS,WIRES AND PLUGS,DISH RACK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT UNUSED TOILET ROOMS,OVERHEAD PIPES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GRILL.
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Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 10, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5-GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX AT 48.2F INSIDE OF HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5-GALLONS $16 (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALL AND SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND(BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES,CUPS,CARDBOARD HAMBURGER BOXES) AND STANDING RAIN WATER POOLING ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND WATER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Nov 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382274 6/25/20 NOT CORRECTED#49- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS.#51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.#55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA, IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Jun 25, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTER TOP. .5LB. DEHYDRATED ONIONS 78.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. 1-GALLON SHAKE MIX 54.3F INSIDE OF HOPPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS.$17. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 49.3F,SIDE PREP COOLER AT 73.2F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SAUSAGES,HAMBURGERS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C0S)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS AT DOORS/GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS AND WALL FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS,TRASH CANS,WALK IN FREEZER FAN GUARD COVERS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER IN HAND SINK BASIN IN MEN'S STAFF BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA,SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PIC WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BURGERS, DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH, MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEED RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF BOTH TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FECAL MATTER AND URINE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 25, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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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 FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 24, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REACH IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 47.4F AND 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND SHELLED EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.5F-51.2F WHILE STORED IN A REACH IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF CHEESE VALUED AT $125. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CRACKING SHELLED EGGS THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOAST, BREAD, COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE) WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THE SHELLED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOODS AND GOING TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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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 FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER USED FOR EGGS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F.OBSERVED DOOR OPEN AND NOT BEING CLOSED AFTER EACH USE AND GASKET/DOOR IN POOR REPIR.AFTER CLOSING DOOR COOLER TEMPERATURE TAKEN,COOLER WENT DOWN TO 43.7F.MUST NOT USE. CDI.MUST USE ADDIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND EGGS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ,(45.7F-50.3F) COOLER DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED/OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 33LBS/$10.00.EGGS DISGARDED BY MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, PULLING BREAD BUNS FROM PACKAGING,(MAKING SANDWICHES).MANAGER WHILE MAKING SANDWICHES FOR ORDERS PICKED UP SOME KEYS FROM DRIVE THRU AREA AND CONTINUE TO MAKE SANWHICHES.2 OTHER FOOD HANDLERS SWITCHE BACK AND FORTH FROM DRIVE THRU,FRONT COUNTER ,HANDLING MONEY, TO MAKING SANDWICHES AGAIN,CHANGING GLOVES BUT NEVER WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES,POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY. -CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010 A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKET/DOOR ON REACH IN COOLER FOR EGG STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL OPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND REPAIR BASE BOAED IN DINING ROOM.ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKET AROUND BREAKFAST COOLER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILLS IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PALLETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT WHERE NECESSARY AND IN MENS' BASEMENT WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 7, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
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. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE (STANDING WATER) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle #53 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle #53 on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle #53?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at White Castle #53.
Has White Castle #53's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at White Castle #53 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle #53 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 #53 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #53 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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