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WHITE CASTLE #53

1400 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE #53 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2636067

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #53 · 1400 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS LAYING INSIDE ICE BIN ON TOP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, FOOD. ALSO THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN ALL

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1072338

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #53 · 1400 W 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: GASKET AROUND BREAKFAST COOLER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILLS IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PALLETS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT WHERE NECESSARY AND IN MENS' BASEMENT WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
606440

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #53 · 1400 W 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: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
606374

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #53 · 1400 W 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: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
284463

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #53 · 1400 W 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 DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

  • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

  • 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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE (STANDING WATER) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 38

    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. REPAIR LEAKING OVERHEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 28479.

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