White Castle System
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2022
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Score
White Castle System has been inspected 20 times since 2010. White Castle System was last inspected on Apr 20, 2022. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at White Castle System is from Apr 20, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting White Castle System on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND BEVERAGE MACHINE DRAIN IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER OPENINGS AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A PREVENTIVE METHOD FOR CONTROLING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AT THE WALL LEFT OF THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Jan 11, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINES,GRILLS,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK BASIN.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER PALLETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LOBBY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Jan 7, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY CASHIER WHO IS ALSO THE FOOD HANDLERS/COOK.OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES HAVING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND RINING THE REGISTER,,HANDLING MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS THEN MAKING FOOD WITH SAME GLOVES PLACING READY TO EAT FOODS INTO CARDBOARD BOXES AND SO ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.ALSO.OBSERVED THEM REMOVING GLOVES AND PUMPING SANITIZER INTO HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER THE SAME PROCEDURE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION/TASK.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AT 73.9F,STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 50.0F AND CUSTOMERS AT 49.3F.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 20LBS. FULLY COOKED SLOPPY JOE AT 59.3F-60.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS. $43.(COS)(7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LOBBY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER DIFFERENT TASK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINES,GRILLS,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK BASIN.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER PALLETS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 25, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AND/OR HINGES ON THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INCLUDING THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH THE PREP & DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AND/OR HINGES ON THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INCLUDING THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH THE PREP & DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGER,CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Sep 19, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING AT THE DRIVE THRU TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW DAMAGED, MISSING AND LOOSE WALL COVING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED: LEAKY LINE UNDER THE FRONT ICE BIN, AT THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AT THE WATER LINE TO THE TOILET.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.
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Aug 5, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. ICE MACHINE IS NOW TAGGED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPT.OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN. FAX#312 746-4240.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAS WATER DRIPPING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR OR REPLCE THE FAUCET.
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Apr 4, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER, SOFT SERVE MACHINE. CLEAN THE TOP SIDES FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND KEEP THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS COVERED SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM THE WATER PRESSURE IS LOW AND WATER COMES OUT VERY SLOWLY AT THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED IN INCREASE TO WATER PRESSURE.
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Dec 21, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ECT. HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IT IS CRACKED IN HALF. LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE URINAL IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM THE WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY AND MAY OVER FLOW REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. NOTE:- THE MEN ROOM IS NOT USED HAS A OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON THE DOOR.
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Aug 24, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY AND MAY OVER FLOW AT THE URINAL IN THE MEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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May 7, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER.
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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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S AND VESTIBULE.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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May 20, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL BREAKFAST PREP COOLER AT 47.4 F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR COOLERS AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PRECOOKED SAUSAGE AT 50.9 F- 51.0 F, RAW EGGS AT 47.3 F-47.6 F,PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED .NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 16 LBS. $124.
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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.MUST CLEAN SOME STORAGE SHELVES,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN FREEZER.
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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.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S AND VESTIBULE.
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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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle System last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle System on file is from Apr 20, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle System?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at White Castle System.
Has White Castle System's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at White Castle System have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at White Castle System means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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