White Castle Systems
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at White Castle Systems, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; White Castle Systems is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 18, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 53 OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2355721) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND FRYER DOORS, CHEESE MACHINE DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, REMOVE THE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILETROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS, FRYERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN 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: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAGGED UNIT NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION TAGGED UNIT WAS AT 50.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH VIA FAX OR EMAIL WHEN UNIT IS REGISTERING 40F OR BELOW. 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 INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR 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: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TEMPERATURE OF SAID COOLER WAS 54.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG TO ENSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH AND 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 (CHEESE) IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES OF 20 LBS. OF CHEESE RANGED FROM 52.8F-57.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG FOR CHEESE ON THE PREP TABLE AND TO ENSURE CHEESE IS STORED AT 40F OR BELOW INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR 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: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT 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: OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR 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: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT 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: OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINESTS, GRILLS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS, GRILLS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS NEAR BREAK ROOM, ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED SINK, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-DOOR COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-DOOR COOLER AND FRONT ICE BIN.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT EGG 1 DOOR COOLER.
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Jan 3, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW. ALSO CLEAN THE SODA FOUNTAIN, NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN BECAUSE OF GREASE BUILDUP.
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May 11, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THEMSELVES. ALSO CLEAN MOP HEADS OFTEN.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD ABOVE AND THE FRYER CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEADS OFTEN BECAUSE OF THE SLIPPERY FLOORS WHEN WET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Castle Systems last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Castle Systems on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at White Castle Systems?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at White Castle Systems.
Has White Castle Systems' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle Systems have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Castle Systems 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 Systems inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle Systems is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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