RecordWell Data

White Castle

6901 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County

81cited violations
3serious tier
21inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28482
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20243200
2023150
2021110
2020130
20192111
2018292
2016130
2015140
2013340
2012290
2011160
2010250

Inspections

  1. Jun 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Leaky drain pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

  2. Dec 10, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN DOUBLE DOOR REACH IN UNDER COUNTER FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES IN UNUSED TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BASEMENT.

  3. Dec 6, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH CUSTOMER/STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 77.0F .MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 4.5LBS. SLOPPY JOE-47.7F.20 GALLONS MILK SHAKE BASE-47.7F-48.4F.65 DOZEN EGGS-47.4F-48.0F.8LBS. LETTUCE-47.8F.6LBS. YOGURT-47.3F.6.4LBS. SLICED TOMATOE-48.2F.22.5LBS. COOKED BACON-45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.279LBS.$1,948.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN DOUBLE DOOR REACH IN UNDER COUNTER FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES IN UNUSED TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BASEMENT.

  4. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED CHEESE, FRENCH FRIES) UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MISSING MARKINGS OR OTHER IDENTIFIERS INDICATING THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL, WITH OUTDATED LABELS DATED 8/21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS AND UTILIZE LABELS THAT ACCURATELY IDENTIFY THE TIME IN WHICH FOODS UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL ARE REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOODS WITH IMPROPER LABELS AND ADDED ACCURATE LABELS TO ALL NEW CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS ONCE REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED POTABLE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT TO HAVE SMALL LEAK, WATER FLOWING TOWARDS FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE POTABLE WATER PIPE PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  5. Feb 15, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER ENCLOSED AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AIR VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE REAR AND IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 13, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND/OR GREASE.

  8. Jun 12, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT OR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, BEHIND THE COFFEE MAKERS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED GREASE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE, WATER LEAKING FROM WATER PURIFIER SYSTEM, AND SWEETENER BAG IN THE BOX(SODA DISPENSING)LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jun 10, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HOT WATER IN THE 2 CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS AT 60.3F. A HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS WITH AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT OR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE GRILL, BEHIND THE COFFEE MAKERS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED GREASE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE, WATER LEAKING FROM WATER PURIFIER SYSTEM, AND SWEETENER BAG IN THE BOX(SODA DISPENSING)LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  10. Apr 16, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Apr 5, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food(american cheese and jalapeno cheese) stored in container at counter at 47.9 degrees F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cheese at time of inspection. Critical Violation 7-38-005 A aprox:2 lbs $10 value

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed exposed hand sink not accessible blocked by mop bucket and brooms and no paper towels noted at same hand sink. Instructed person in charge to always keep hand sink clear clean and accessible at all time and provided paper towels. Critical Violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Food (ice) not protected during storage. Observed interior of ice bin and chute with excessive pink, black and green substance build up. Ice utilized for human consumption. iInstd to clean and sanitize ice machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Torn gaskets at doors at freezers. Instd to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Interior and exterior of all freezers, coolers, all beverage stations, nozzles, and storage units not clean. INstd to clean and maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing filter for cooking hood system. Instd to provide and maintain. Interior of hood, attached ansel system, walk in freezer fan covers, vents and all lightshields through out not clean, excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same. Stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instd to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light out in stairwell leading to basement storage. Instd to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

  12. Aug 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS, VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

  13. Dec 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FLEEZERS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN BAG-N-BOX STORAGE SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVEND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS BY REAR DRIVE THRU.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  14. Sep 24, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jul 24, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jul 17, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      NOTED SEVERAL ANTS ON REAR COUNTER AND CRAWLING DOWN SIDES, ALSO OBSERVED OVER 30 LARGE FLIES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ANTS CLEAN AND SANTIZIE REAR COUNTER(NON-PREP). MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PREP AREA IN BETWEEN/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING PANEL MISSING IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  17. Mar 16, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME

  18. Jan 31, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

  19. Apr 14, 2011 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

    • 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 ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • 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 HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOPHEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  20. Sep 3, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Aug 27, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTH PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63257 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, PREP TABLES, 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, SPILLS, DEBRIS)

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (IN OFFICE, NEAR REAR EXPOSED AND UTILITY SINKS, ETC IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.) REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.