WHITE CASTLE #25

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1947053, DATED: 07/25/2016, NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERNAL COMPARTMENT OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, LOCATED ON COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A COMBINATION OF GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS, THROUGHOUT OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ALONG COOK STATION, BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS, AT EXISTING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN SAID AREA, ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND DESIGNATE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING AT SAID AREA. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPELINE, ATTACHED TO WALL, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR UNDER COUNTER FREEZER NEXT TO FRYERS THE 1ST. DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.ALSO IN BASEMENT HAVE THE OIL STATION RETURN CHECKED OUT, OIL BUILD UP ON PIPES,WALLS, FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DINING AREA CEILING VENTS DUSTY NOT CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS, A REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES.ALSO CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO FRYERS, AND DRIVE THRU WALL VENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE SHUT OFF AT THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT WATER LINES TO THE TOP OF THE ICECREAM HOPPER.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND WASHBOWL SINK AT MEN'S RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS OUT OF ORDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BASE COVE BY WALK IN COOLER LOOSE. MUST PREPAIR/REGROUT.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear counter surfaces of storage cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area 1st floor, shall be replaced, ceiling vents(in kitchen prep area) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TABLE TOPS, ICE TEA MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE SAME AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN OUT CLUTTERED AREA UNDER COUNTER TABLE TOPS, STORAGE AREAS AND BINS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN MENS (BASEMENT) WASHROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (FRONT PREP AREA).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.