White Castle System Inc #90
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
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Going back to 2011, White Castle System Inc #90 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting White Castle System Inc #90 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AND PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL PIECE FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HANGING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PART.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER TABLE NEAR GRIDDLE AND ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Mar 31, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ,UNDER PALLETS AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE PAPER GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE STORAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: One of two faucets at the three compartment sink cold water non functional and faucet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in coolers and freezers with accumulation of food debris inside on bottom. 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 3 door reach in cooler in prep area and beverage bag in box area heavily scored with debris. Must clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Rear storage area disorganized with articles and cleaning equipment (towels) stored on the floor. Must clean, organize and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handlers working without required training certification. Must obtain required training certification for all food handlers in facility.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 1448173 performed on 1-25-16. #33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. #34 CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Serious Violation 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in coolers and freezers with accumulation of food debris inside on bottom. 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 3 door reach in cooler in prep area and beverage bag in box area heavily scored with debris. Must clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: one of two faucets at the three compartment sink cold water non functional and faucet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Rear storage area disorganized with articles and cleaning equipment (towels) stored on the floor. Must clean, organize and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handlers working without required training certification. Must obtain required training certification for all food handlers in facility.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Observed uniformed employee actively smoking cigarette 2 feet from entry/exit door. Instructed employee/food handler to discontinue smoking 2 feet from entry/exit door at time of inspection. First offense in 2018. Violation of the Clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-015
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING GALLON JUG/CONTAINER OF POP FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE PROCESS AND APPLY FOR PROPER APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER PALLETS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER. CLEAN ICECREAM DRIP TRAY.CLEAN GREASE FROM LOWER CABINET NEXT TO FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE WASHING MACHINE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER 1 COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Feb 24, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NOTED SOME STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, REMOVE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT ONE COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle System Inc #90 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle System Inc #90 on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle System Inc #90?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at White Castle System Inc #90.
Has White Castle System Inc #90's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at White Castle System Inc #90 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle System Inc #90 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 System Inc #90 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle System Inc #90 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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