White Castle

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Inspections

1. Dec 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

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

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SIDES AND THE GREASE OUTLETS SLIGHTLY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NEAR THE LAST WINDOW OF THE SERVICE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jan 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain

4. Dec 29, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     3-501.16(A:2,&B)Observed TCS foods at improper temperature in three door refrigerator, 1 lb tomatoes at 47F, 3lbs. of ground beef patties at 53F, 180 eggs at 49F,5lbs of bacon at 47F, 20 lbs yogurt and 30lbs soft serve mix at 55F. Instructed operator to dispose of and denature all TCS foods found at improper temperature. Approximate value $500. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     4-301.11 Upon inspection observed three door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperature, unit was found to be unplugged and holding at inadequate temperature of 60F. Unit tagged and held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to always maintain cold units at 41F or below. Priority Violation Citation issued 7-38-005

   • Not serious Core

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. Core Violation no citation issued.

5. Apr 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. ALSO, THEIR IS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED TO CONTAIN ANY ODORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH NO OPENINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.

6. Aug 9, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR PANEL IN LARGE ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED TRASH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     CLEAN VENTS ABOVE GRILLS.

7. Aug 27, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

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

     RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE TORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

8. Aug 20, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOLOOWING THE NEW CODW GUIDELINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 90 EGGS AT 48-50 DEGREES, 46 CARTONS OF ORANGE JUICE AT 50 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $148 20 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, MOP SINK AREA, AND SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT EST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE TORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP , AND FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Sep 21, 2017 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

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

10. Feb 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF PREP FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.

11. Jan 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS ( ONIONS BUCKETS ) TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK FOR PROEPR WASHING AND SANITIZING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UPON FAN COVER AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jul 3, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

13. Apr 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF/FISH PATTIES, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

14. Jul 9, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Correct By: Friday, August 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.

15. May 17, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

16. Nov 2, 2011 Short Form Fire-Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

17. Jun 15, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN SAME AREA.

18. May 19, 2011 Complaint-Fire · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE CAPS FOR INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO PREVENT GREASE LEAKS. REPLACE SHELF INSIDE CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

19. Jan 12, 2010 Short Form Complaint · 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET, PALLETS, AND SHELVES AT REAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES IN FLOOR REPAIR AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN SECTIONS AT WALL AROUND COOKING 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA.