White Castle #61

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	3	14	0
2024	3	16	0
2023	2	8	1
2022	3	10	1
2021	1	3	1
2020	1	4	0
2019	3	7	0
2018	1	2	0
2017	2	9	2
2016	2	4	0
2015	1	5	1
2014	2	2	0
2013	1	1	0
2012	1	2	1
2011	1	5	0

May 1, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL WHEELS OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE OR REPLACE. ----EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FLAT GRILLS. UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- NOTED DIRT, GRIME, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER ALL STORED PALLETS.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----VENT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Apr 29, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-- ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL WHEELS OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE OR REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FLAT GRILLS. UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRT, GRIME, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER ALL STORED PALLETS.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----VENT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-22-25 REPORT #2616215 # 8-404.13(B:4) #49- EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55--FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, UNDER THE GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 22, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE AVAILA CITATION ISSUED.BLE FOR REVIEW AT ALL INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND REAR HAND SINKS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FLAT GRILLS. UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL WHEELS OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE OR REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.----EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRT, GRIME, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE FOLLOWING: UNDER THE REAR BULK OIL CONTAINERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FRYERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER ALL STORED PALLETS.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----VENT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593123 ON 4-22-24 NOT CORRECTED. #49- EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55--FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, UNDER PALLETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY USED TO STORE BUNS, UNDER THE GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 22, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- -FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, UNDER PALLETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY USED TO STORE BUNS, UNDER THE GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 17, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- -FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, UNDER PALLETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY USED TO STORE BUNS, UNDER THE GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM 4-9-24 REPORT #2592463 NOT CORRECTED--- #49- NOTED HEAVY AND THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED FOOD PARTICLES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING SHELVING NOTED DIRTY: METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL RACK SHELVING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS, PANS BEING STORED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF TOASTER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT THE MOP SINK AREA, INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER PALLETS, UNDER PALLETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY USED TO STORE BUNS, UNDER THE GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM ON THE WEST WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-6-23 REPORT #2586428 NOT CORRECTED #49- NOTED HEAVY AND THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED FOOD PARTICLES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 6, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY AND THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED FOOD PARTICLES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Nov 29, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: HYDRATED ONIONS IN WATER 58.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY AND THEICK GEASR ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED FOOD PARTICLES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #6-201.11 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567062 DATED 11/15/2022 NOT CORRECTED. --6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AT THE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE DINING ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WASHROOMS ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.-----CEILING VENTILATION AND TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 29, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE.----REAR PREP HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AT THE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE DINING ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WASHROOMS ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.-----CEILING VENTILATION AND TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Nov 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE.----REAR PREP HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Serious Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FACILITY. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE WAS 79.9 F, THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW TEMPERATURE WAS 81.9 F, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA TEMPERATURE WAS 80.6 F. IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 79.8 F. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE 100 F. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE 110 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AT THE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE DINING ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WASHROOMS ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.-----CEILING VENTILATION AND TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT#2567062 DATED ON : 11/15/2022, NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #49- FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 15, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE.----REAR PREP HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AT THE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE DINING ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WASHROOMS ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.-----CEILING VENTILATION AND TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-15-21 REPORT #2521320 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56-FOUND EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON 6-15-21, #2521320, WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 15, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Priority
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE RESTROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

May 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 6, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Oct 30, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING KITCHEN PREP BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS, REAR BY DRIVE THRU AREA ON BOXES AND IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COME AND RESOLVE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(PORTIONED CHEESE)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Jun 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Apr 4, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A "SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION" WHICH SANITATION EXAM WAS TAKEN ON 11-11 2014. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED:CHEESEBURGER,HAM ETC. A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Mar 23, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY/REGISTRAR,THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDS,GLOVED HIS HANDS AND PICKED UP A READY TO EAT FOOD:CHEESEBURGER TO WRAP FOR CUSTOMER.STOPPED THE PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY,EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS.MANAGER RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE.INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS A COLANDER WITH SOAKED ONIONS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER DISCARDED THE ONIONS(2 POUNDS,VALUE 5 DOLLARS). RESOLVED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED GARBAGE AND GARBAGE BAGS WITH GARBAGE IN IT ON GROUND BEHIND AND BETWEEN THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS: DIRTY BLUE GLOVES,FOOD ,PAPER ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.ALSO GARBAGE LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED.PARTIALLY OPENED.MUST KEEP LID COMPLETELY CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DIRTY AND POROUS CARDBOARD INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE YOGURT MACHINE.NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN SPIGOT AT BOTTOM OF THE YOGURT MACHINE BY THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER AROUND AND BETWEEN THE SERVING WINDOW BY THE POP MACHINE. NEED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO AT SAID UNIT REMOVE ICE FROM FLOORS.

Mar 31, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Mar 24, 2016 Canvass · 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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES BY MOP SINK AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODDHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.

Dec 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MILK AT 49.0 F, YOGURT SMOOTHIES AT 48.2 F, CHEESE AT 48.5 F INSIDE YOGURT SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND SMOOTHIE YOGURT REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND YOGURT SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER, 3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER AND 1-DOOR CHOPPED ONION REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN DOOR GASKETS AND COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKETS AT SAID COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA BY DRIVE THRU AND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 26, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Aug 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRYING STATION ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER STATION AREA.

Sep 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE CHEST FREEZER BY GRILL AND CHEST COOLER BY FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES.

Apr 25, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,INCLUDED HANDLING MONEY AND REGISTRAR, THAN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(MINI HAMBURGERS)WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR WASHING HANDS.EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A) HOOOO78533-10
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ SCRAPE ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE ICE BIN,NORTH EAST CORNER

Feb 10, 2011 Canvass · 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 DEBRIS ON EXHAUST FANS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS,ON BASE OF SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT DINING,ON MOP SINK, ON INSIDE BOTTOMS OF REACH IN FREEZERS, AND ON INSIDE OF DEEP FRYERS
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS AT WASHER/DRYER LAUNDRY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.ALSO FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING AND FLOORS IN TOILETS WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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 CLEAN DEBRIS ON WALLS AT MOP SINK.
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 REPAIR FAUCET LEAKING AT 3COMP.SINK,SLOW DRAING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS,AND PLASTIC PIPE UNDER EXPOSE SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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