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WHITE CASTLE #27

1550 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE #27 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2641067

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1557251

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED DOOR, WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, WITH A 1/4 INCH HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE REAR; INTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, INTERIOR OF THE MOP AND DUMP SINKS AND AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1387677

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1387622

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493544

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACKISH SLIMY SUBSATANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ON WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1335892

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL B BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1335530

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 48.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: SOFT-SERVE MIX -48.1F-48.4F, MILK-47.1F- MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE 5 1/2 PINTS OF MILK. 6 CASES OF SERVE MIX TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION (DATE 0F EXPIRATION MAY 27, 2013). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PRODUCT UNTIL RELEASED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(B1).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL B BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LEVEL WATER SETTLES IN THE FRONT SECTIONS OF ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS INSTEAD OF DRAINING OUT PROPERLY-MUST REPAIR. MUST UNSTOP 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1300377

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF UNUSED DEEP FRYERS, FRY BASKETS, UPPER INTERIOR OF HEATING ELEMENT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, LEGS, WHEELS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL WALL COVES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR AND/OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
585514

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (FORKS) INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER HANDLE UP (INVERTED).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO WASH,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT SODA NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CHEESE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER COOLER,INTERIOR, UNDER AND AROUND FRONT FRYERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF FRONT COFFEE STORAGE AREA.

  • 34

    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 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FRONT PREP EQUIPMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
466293

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    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. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RUBBER MOLDING AT REACH IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.

Complaint-FirePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
238227

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #27 · 1550 E 79TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.RUBBER MOLDING AT REACH IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK.

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