WHITE CASTLE #25

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608171 DATED 11/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 49. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55. FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL-CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS, AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT CLOGGED AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COREECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REPAIRED SAID PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INPSECTION, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWSHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP HANDWSAHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALKIN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DUST ON FILTERS OF FRONT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR. HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WAS BROKEN WHICH EMPLOYEES WERE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS AT END OF INSPECTION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON SIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEEF COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOORS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/4/2019 REPORT #2282637 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND DEEP FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.