White Castle #63

2140 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 24 inspections at White Castle #63, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up eight times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; White Castle #63 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10/07/2024, REPORT #2604197. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, WIPING TABLES PUT ON GLOVES AND PREPARE SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM STAFF THAT JUST CHANGING GLOVES DOES NOT REPLACE HANDWASHING. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE ONLY ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES ONCE PER SHIFT. THERMOMETER PROVIDED WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES FOR THE ENTIRE TIME OF THE FACILITY BEING OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.
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Aug 9, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. 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 AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 3 HANDSINKS ON SITE ARE AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERSTURE OF 78-83 DEGREES. WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW ON SINKS. AUTOMATIC FAUCETS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW FREELY. HANDSINK MUST BE AT 110 DEGREES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. 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 AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 13, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, BOXES, CEILING, AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISHWASHING PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE MASKS. MASKS ARE ON BUT NOT COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FACE MASKS/COVERINGS PROPERLY.
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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. FOUND SOME ITEMS MISSING FROM THE KIT PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE THE PROPER BLEACH (5.25% SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE) FOR DISINFECTANT OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 13, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BURGER GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS OF CONSTRUCTION DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 30, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR DOORS. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND,UNDER GREASE TANKS AT REAR OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 6, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER ON DUTY STATED THAT THEY MUST BE OUT AS SHE COULDN'T FIND ANY TO REFILL THE DISPENSER. HANDSOAP WAS FOUND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET HANDSOAP FROM THE NEAREST STORE UNTIL TRUCK COMES IN WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLS, FRYERS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER COUNTERS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS.
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Sep 8, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A CASHIER AFTER HANDLING MONEY PICKING UP A CUP WITH FINGERS INSIDE CUP AND SCOOPING ICE CUBES FROM SODA FOUNTAIN ICE BIN,HANDS IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES, NO GLOVES NO HAND WASHING, NO ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH CASHIERS, CUSTOMERS SODA CUP IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE BEFORE FILLING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WHERE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES NOR CUSTOMERS CUPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT ALL MUTLI-USE UTENSLS ( SHREDED ONION TUB) FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER SINK OR USE SMALLER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP FREEZER. INHSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER BEHIND LARGE CYLINDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED BEFORE WE LEFT PREMISES; GOT UNIT DOWN TO 38.8F.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR LESS. DISCARDED 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $110. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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May 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP BUCKET IMPROPERLY STORED.
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Nov 24, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH SCALDING HOT WATER, EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO TEMPERATURE AT 140.1F-160.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND OR TEMPERED WATER FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MAINTAINANCE MAN ON SITE ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AT HOT WATER TANK AND MIXING VALVES AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINET ABOVE HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE LOOSE CAULK FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS, AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS ABOVE SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS, INSIDE CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE HOSE WITH LEAK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.
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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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Castle #63 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Castle #63 on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Castle #63?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at White Castle #63.

Has White Castle #63's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle #63 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at White Castle #63 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 #63 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle #63 is inspected around two times per year on average.