White Castle #53

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS LAYING INSIDE ICE BIN ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, FOOD. ALSO THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN ALL

2. Dec 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.

3. Nov 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING BUNS AND SAUSAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 OZ. SLOPPY JOE RANGES FROM 80.2F-84.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 2.5 OZ.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTERTOP. 2LBS. 1921 HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$24.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1921 HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GLOVES USED PROPERLY

     OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF MONEY AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,SODA STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CONDIMENT BINS,WIRES AND PLUGS,DISH RACK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT UNUSED TOILET ROOMS,OVERHEAD PIPES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GRILL.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559655 6/22/22 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL TOPS, TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS, MOP SINK BASIN, BOTH SODA MACHINES, STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTERS. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT #55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

4. Jun 22, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

5. Jun 10, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5-GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX AT 48.2F INSIDE OF HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5-GALLONS $16 (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALL AND SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND(BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES,CUPS,CARDBOARD HAMBURGER BOXES) AND STANDING RAIN WATER POOLING ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND WATER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

6. Nov 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

7. Oct 27, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382274 6/25/20 NOT CORRECTED#49- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS.#51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.#55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA, IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

8. Jun 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SAUSAGES,HAMBURGERS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C0S)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTER TOP. .5LB. DEHYDRATED ONIONS 78.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. 1-GALLON SHAKE MIX 54.3F INSIDE OF HOPPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS.$17. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 49.3F,SIDE PREP COOLER AT 73.2F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS AT DOORS/GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS AND WALL FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS,TRASH CANS,WALK IN FREEZER FAN GUARD COVERS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER IN HAND SINK BASIN IN MEN'S STAFF BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA,SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Oct 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PIC WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BURGERS, DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH, MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEED RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     THE INTERIOR OF BOTH TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FECAL MATTER AND URINE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

10. Mar 25, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.

11. Mar 24, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED 2 REACH IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 47.4F AND 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND SHELLED EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.5F-51.2F WHILE STORED IN A REACH IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF CHEESE VALUED AT $125. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CRACKING SHELLED EGGS THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOAST, BREAD, COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE) WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THE SHELLED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOODS AND GOING TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.

12. Jul 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REACH IN COOLER USED FOR EGGS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F.OBSERVED DOOR OPEN AND NOT BEING CLOSED AFTER EACH USE AND GASKET/DOOR IN POOR REPIR.AFTER CLOSING DOOR COOLER TEMPERATURE TAKEN,COOLER WENT DOWN TO 43.7F.MUST NOT USE. CDI.MUST USE ADDIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND EGGS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ,(45.7F-50.3F) COOLER DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED/OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 33LBS/$10.00.EGGS DISGARDED BY MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, PULLING BREAD BUNS FROM PACKAGING,(MAKING SANDWICHES).MANAGER WHILE MAKING SANDWICHES FOR ORDERS PICKED UP SOME KEYS FROM DRIVE THRU AREA AND CONTINUE TO MAKE SANWHICHES.2 OTHER FOOD HANDLERS SWITCHE BACK AND FORTH FROM DRIVE THRU,FRONT COUNTER ,HANDLING MONEY, TO MAKING SANDWICHES AGAIN,CHANGING GLOVES BUT NEVER WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES,POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY. -CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010 A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      GASKET/DOOR ON REACH IN COOLER FOR EGG STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SEAL OPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND REPAIR BASE BOAED IN DINING ROOM.ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM

13. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      GASKET AROUND BREAKFAST COOLER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILLS IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PALLETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT WHERE NECESSARY AND IN MENS' BASEMENT WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

14. Oct 7, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

15. Aug 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

16. Aug 17, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE (STANDING WATER) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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 LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.