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White Castle #25

5618 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

90cited violations
0serious tier
21inspections
47tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28476
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026230
20242180
20233220
20223140
2019130
2017240
2016150
2015220
2014160
2013280
2011120
2010130

Inspections

  1. Sep 3, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.

  2. Aug 27, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608171 DATED 11/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55. FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL-CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS, AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 29, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 19, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT CLOGGED AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 12, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COREECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REPAIRED SAID PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INPSECTION, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWSHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP HANDWSAHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALKIN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DUST ON FILTERS OF FRONT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Apr 17, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR. HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WAS BROKEN WHICH EMPLOYEES WERE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS AT END OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 31, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEEF COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOORS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/4/2019 REPORT #2282637 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND DEEP FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

  12. Oct 30, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Oct 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1947053, DATED: 07/25/2016, NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERNAL COMPARTMENT OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, LOCATED ON COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A COMBINATION OF GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS, THROUGHOUT OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ALONG COOK STATION, BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, AT EXISTING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN SAID AREA, ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND DESIGNATE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPELINE, ATTACHED TO WALL, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR UNDER COUNTER FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS THE 1ST. DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.ALSO IN BASEMENT HAVE THE OIL STATION RETURN CHECKED OUT, OIL BUILD UP ON PIPES,WALLS, FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DINING AREA CEILING VENTS DUSTY NOT CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS, A REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES.ALSO CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO FRYERS, AND DRIVE THRU WALL VENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER.

  15. Oct 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Oct 19, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      FOUND WASHBOWL SINK AT MEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS OUT OF ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BASE COVE BY WALK IN COOLER LOOSE. MUST PREPAIR/REGROUT.

  17. Sep 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear counter surfaces of storage cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area 1st floor, shall be replaced, ceiling vents(in kitchen prep area) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  18. Mar 18, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS

  19. Jan 10, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS

  20. Jan 21, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN MENS (BASEMENT) WASHROOM.

  21. Jan 8, 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. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (FRONT PREP AREA).

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.