RecordWell Data

White Castle #63

2140 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

76cited violations
7serious tier
24inspections
32tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28473
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
20242131
2023120
20222131
2020460
2019240
2018120
2017360
2016141
2015361
2014172
2013130
2012120
2010171

Inspections

  1. Dec 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

  2. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10/07/2024, REPORT #2604197. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

  3. Oct 7, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, WIPING TABLES PUT ON GLOVES AND PREPARE SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM STAFF THAT JUST CHANGING GLOVES DOES NOT REPLACE HANDWASHING. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED THE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE ONLY ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES ONCE PER SHIFT. THERMOMETER PROVIDED WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES FOR THE ENTIRE TIME OF THE FACILITY BEING OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

  4. Aug 9, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 30, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      3 HANDSINKS ON SITE ARE AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERSTURE OF 78-83 DEGREES. WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW ON SINKS. AUTOMATIC FAUCETS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW FREELY. HANDSINK MUST BE AT 110 DEGREES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 9, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Sep 9, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Aug 20, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Aug 13, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, BOXES, CEILING, AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISHWASHING PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE MASKS. MASKS ARE ON BUT NOT COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FACE MASKS/COVERINGS PROPERLY.

  11. Oct 24, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Oct 16, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. FOUND SOME ITEMS MISSING FROM THE KIT PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE THE PROPER BLEACH (5.25% SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE) FOR DISINFECTANT OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

  13. Apr 13, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER BURGER GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS OF CONSTRUCTION DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  15. Mar 30, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Feb 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR DOORS. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND,UNDER GREASE TANKS AT REAR OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  17. Apr 6, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER ON DUTY STATED THAT THEY MUST BE OUT AS SHE COULDN'T FIND ANY TO REFILL THE DISPENSER. HANDSOAP WAS FOUND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET HANDSOAP FROM THE NEAREST STORE UNTIL TRUCK COMES IN WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLS, FRYERS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER COUNTERS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS.

  18. Sep 8, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Aug 31, 2015 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A CASHIER AFTER HANDLING MONEY PICKING UP A CUP WITH FINGERS INSIDE CUP AND SCOOPING ICE CUBES FROM SODA FOUNTAIN ICE BIN,HANDS IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES, NO GLOVES NO HAND WASHING, NO ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH CASHIERS, CUSTOMERS SODA CUP IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE BEFORE FILLING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WHERE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES NOR CUSTOMERS CUPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMP SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT ALL MUTLI-USE UTENSLS ( SHREDED ONION TUB) FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER SINK OR USE SMALLER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP FREEZER. INHSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STANDING WATER BEHIND LARGE CYLINDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

  21. Mar 25, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND PREP COOLER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED BEFORE WE LEFT PREMISES; GOT UNIT DOWN TO 38.8F.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR LESS. DISCARDED 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $110. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.

  22. Jun 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

  23. May 3, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MOP BUCKET IMPROPERLY STORED.

  24. Nov 24, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH SCALDING HOT WATER, EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO TEMPERATURE AT 140.1F-160.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND OR TEMPERED WATER FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MAINTAINANCE MAN ON SITE ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AT HOT WATER TANK AND MIXING VALVES AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINET ABOVE HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE LOOSE CAULK FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS, AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS ABOVE SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS, INSIDE CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE CRACKED AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE HOSE WITH LEAK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.

    • 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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.