White Castle

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Inspections

1. Sep 29, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING. GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND WALKIN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK ABOVE MOPE SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT TO STOP WATER LEAK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER TABLES. FLOORS ARE VERY SLIPPERY FROM ALL THE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. Apr 2, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM.

3. Mar 18, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

4. Jun 21, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jun 14, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 53 OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2355721) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

6. Dec 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, REMOVE THE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND FRYER DOORS, CHEESE MACHINE DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILETROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS, FRYERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

7. Dec 22, 2017 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.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

8. Jun 13, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

9. May 10, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Critical

     FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED TAGGED UNIT NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION TAGGED UNIT WAS AT 50.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH VIA FAX OR EMAIL WHEN UNIT IS REGISTERING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 6, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED A PREP COOLER NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TEMPERATURE OF SAID COOLER WAS 54.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG TO ENSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE) IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES OF 20 LBS. OF CHEESE RANGED FROM 52.8F-57.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG FOR CHEESE ON THE PREP TABLE AND TO ENSURE CHEESE IS STORED AT 40F OR BELOW INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

      OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT 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

      OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

11. Feb 24, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT 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

      OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

12. Sep 9, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINESTS, GRILLS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS, GRILLS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS NEAR BREAK ROOM, ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED SINK, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-DOOR COOLER AND FRONT ICE BIN.

13. Aug 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT EGG 1 DOOR COOLER.

14. Jan 3, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

15. Oct 24, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW. ALSO CLEAN THE SODA FOUNTAIN, NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN BECAUSE OF GREASE BUILDUP.

16. May 11, 2011 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THEMSELVES. ALSO CLEAN MOP HEADS OFTEN.

17. Jan 21, 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD ABOVE AND THE FRYER CABINETS BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEADS OFTEN BECAUSE OF THE SLIPPERY FLOORS WHEN WET.