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WHITE CASTLE #63

2140 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE #63 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2629018

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

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Inspection history

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2604587

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2604197

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 47

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2579804

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2553843

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2553651

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2453246

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386994

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386321

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2386031

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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

  • 40

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

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320402

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2315918

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #63 · 2140 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

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