White Castle System
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2011, White Castle System has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for White Castle System dates to Nov 26, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, in drains and flying around near 3 compartment sink and utility sink in rear of facility. Must detail clean and sanitize the affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Must provide written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food in coolers and in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with proper name and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive build up on floor drains under 3 compartment sink and basin of floor utility sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed small amount of slimy, orange/pink, mold-like substances on roof of lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up in soda line disposal drain in front of prep near delivery window. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 3 fryers in the front of prep. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (10 RAW EGGS)IN CONTAINER ON COUNTER AT GRILL BEING USED FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 72.6F-75.5F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 1/2LB AND VALUE $7.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR IN STAFF LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING AND BOXES IN SODA IN A BOX AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF 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 THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PEEP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Sep 29, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING,WALLS AND FLOOR TO REMOVE ICE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER IN THE CRACK/BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING FOR INSECTS.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE REAR WALK-IN FAN GUARD COVER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND POP DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPKLACING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/SANITIZE FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM HARD TO CLOSE, MUST REPAIR.
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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 MISSING THERMOMETER FOR FRONT REACH IN EGG,MILK COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER,REMOVE OFF OF ICE.
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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 Nov 26, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle System?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at White Castle System.
Has White Castle System's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle System have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle System means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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